Fashion Fighting Stigma

The "Fashion Fighting Stigma" event is a cultural initiative designed to confront and reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions through the mediums of fashion and art. The event seeks to "make the invisible visible" by showcasing diverse creations, each telling a story of lived experience free from fear, prejudice, and stigma.

The program includes an exhibition featuring garments, photographs, sketches, and audiovisual works. It also hosts lively discussions with designers and other speakers, who share how their involvement personally and creatively contributes to communicating experiences often difficult to express in words. The event emphasizes the importance of open dialogue, non-judgmental listening, and creating spaces for acceptance and inclusion, with a focus on prevention and tackling stigma.

Key attendees at the event have included Health Minister Neophytos Charalambides and Dr. Irshad Ali Shaikh, the WHO Representative in Cyprus. Public participation is encouraged during discussions, and there is a noted interest in continuing similar conversations, including future sessions focusing on specific mental health conditions.