Help End the Harmful Practice of Mandated Shunning

Imagine being cut off from your immediate family and closest friends—completely isolated, with no support system—simply because you made a personal choice about your beliefs. This is the devastating reality for up to 100 million people worldwide who are victims of mandated shunning—a practice enforced by powerful religious and political organizations.

Mandated shunning is a social death sentence that inflicts severe psychological harm, leading to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal ideation. Those who leave or question their community’s doctrines are cast out, stripped of their identities, and left to suffer alone.

Groundbreaking Research to Challenge Mandated Shunning

To fight this injustice, Stop Mandated Shunning*, in partnership with the University of Roehampton and the Open Minds Foundation, is launching a first-of-its-kind research study. This critical project will document the devastating effects of mandated shunning, The study will focus on faith-based communities known to practice mandated shunning such as, but not limited to the:

The data we gather will serve as irrefutable evidence in courtrooms, legislative efforts, and advocacy campaigns to challenge the legality of mandated shunning and push for real change.

Your Support Can Change Lives

This three-year study requires $300,000 in funding. Your donation will directly fund:

Every Contribution Makes a Difference

We cannot afford to let this cruelty continue in silence. Your donation—no matter the amount—will help break the cycle of suffering and bring justice to those affected.

Donate today to be part of this life-changing movement. Together, we can bring hope, healing, and legal action against mandated shunning.

Thank you for standing with us in this fight for justice.

*Stop Mandated Shunning is a project of the Open Minds Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible.