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Advocates for Awareness of Watchtower Abuses AAWA is a charity registered in the UK and in the US

(AAWA) Advocates for Awareness of Watchtower Abuses is a legally incorporated educational organization committed to two key objectives:

Educating the non-JW world community about harmful policies for which the Watchtower is not currently held accountable. These policies result in the high incidence of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, emotional damage due to extreme shunning of family member

The Choice That Killed Christian: A Story of Faith, Fear, and Fatal Decisions 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…

Photos from AAWA's post 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

Why 460 voices matter: The next phase of mandated shunning research 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...

What next in Norway? An interview with Jan Frode Nilsen #exjw 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...

Relative shares last words of pregnant mum who died due to alleged negligence 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.

Pregnant lady passes away during operation as Jehovah witness doctor refuses blood transfusion | Intel Region 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

Dr Savin Bapir-Tardy #stopmandatedshunning #shorts 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

Psychological Conflicts of a Jehovah’s Witness Patient 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 Visit the post for more.

Where next with Norway? 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?...

Family Choices, Silent Heroes — Grandpa Gust’s life was saved by his nephew 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, …

Billboard Gives a Voice to the Voiceless 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.

Billboard Gives a Voice to the Voiceless 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.

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