09/06/2025
Such a tragic story. Hopefully, it will do some good and help others make better choices.
The Choice That Killed Christian: A Story of Faith, Fear, and Fatal Decisions
As told by Christine Bowra The fluorescent lights in the hospital corridor hummed overhead as Dr. Martinez closed Christian Munzer’s chart with a heavy sigh. Fifty-two years old, esophageal c…
07/21/2025
A 4th-gen JW nearly died twice at 17 refusing blood transfusions. 12+ years after leaving, he discovered cult indoctrination still gripped his mind when facing his first transfusion.
Powerful story about recovery from high-control groups.
https://www.ajwrb.org/a-life-threatening-upbringing
06/30/2025
If you have been a victim of mandated shunning, taking the Roehampton University Survey is an absolute must. The following interview with Dr. Savin makes a brilliant case for taking it.
Why 460 voices matter: The next phase of mandated shunning research
In this episode, we catch up with Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy of Roehampton University to find out more about the new research study they are undertaking into manda...
06/21/2025
An incredible interview with Norway's Jan Frode Nilsen; loaded with eye-opening information about what happens when a religious group claims its right to religious freedom, but thinks it is okay to violate both the human rights and religious freedom of its members.
It's an ongoing story and one now in the capable hands of the Norwegian Supreme Court.
What next in Norway? An interview with Jan Frode Nilsen #exjw
In this episode of Stop Mandated Shunning, we reconnect with Jan Frode Nilsen for an insightful update on the evolving situation in Norway. Jan shares why he...
05/17/2025
Additional details on the death of Victoria Paris, the non-Jehovah's Witness woman who died when her JW doctor refused to perform a blood transfusion. She leaves a husband and five children behind.
Relative shares last words of pregnant mum who died due to alleged negligence
A Nigerian man, Chris Paris has shared the full story of pregnant woman who died after a medical doctor refused to perform blood transfusion on her.
05/11/2025
This is a breaking story that has major implications for JW healthcare providers, hospital administrators, the Watchtower Society, and, sadly, even non-JWs.
We have reached out to try and obtain further details.
Pregnant lady passes away during operation as Jehovah witness doctor refuses blood transfusion | Intel Region
Pregnant lady passes away during operation as Jehovah witness doctor refuses blood transfusion
05/03/2025
20 seconds well spent listening to an expert on mandated shunning. Dr. Savin Bapir-Tardy from Roehampton University. https://youtube.com/shorts/4uNQ1oqlVMM
Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy #stopmandatedshunning #shorts
Watch the full interview at https://youtu.be/bv5U_Por7nc
05/02/2025
Caring for a Jehovah’s Witness patient presents ethical challenges. However, understanding the refusal of treatment from the patient’s point of view can provide a window of opportunity to reach those who initially refuse treatment.
Psychological Conflicts of a Jehovah’s Witness Patient
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04/04/2025
A must watch and hear, as Patrick Haeck gives an update on the Norway court decision about mandated shunning, as practiced by Jehovah's Witnesses. What did we learn from the trial and possible next steps.
Where next with Norway?
We speak to Patrick Haeck of the Open Minds Foundation, the charity behind the Stop Mandated Shunning campaign. What did we learn from the Norway court case?...
11/26/2024
Non- Jehovah's Witness relatives can have a positive impact on their Jehovah's Witness relatives. Here is one example.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15LwUEGib2/
Family Choices, Silent Heroes — Grandpa Gust’s life was saved by his nephew
As a little girl, I observed that my Grandpa Gust had a damaged eye. I was told the story of his accident many times — how he had almost died, but a talented brain surgeon saved his life. However, …
09/10/2024
https://stopmandatedshunning.org/billboard-gives-a-voice-to-the-voiceless/
Billboard Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
Join our global campaign to set legal precedents against mandated shunning as a violation of human rights.
09/10/2024
I am so proud of Monica and her speaking about a serious human rights violation. Hurting people is not a religious right.
Billboard Gives a Voice to the Voiceless
Join our global campaign to set legal precedents against mandated shunning as a violation of human rights.