On the second International Atheist Day, 23 March 2020, which was established in 2019 by a number of ex-Muslim and atheist organisations,  we call on families, communities and societies to end the heinous practice of shunning atheists, ex-Muslims and freethinkers.

Shunning is akin to long-term psychological torture and a form of social death penalty. See counselling psychologist Savin Bapir-Tardy’s piece on its adverse effects on those who are shunned.

A recent panel discussion on Apostasy, Shunning and Survival, highlights why we must Shun Shunning!

The panel discussion is with Actress Nazmiye Oral, Youtuber Fay Rahman, Journalist Khadija Khan, Student Activist Saff Khalique, Clinical Psychologist Savin Bapir-Tardy and Født Fri (Born Free) Foundation Director Shabana Rehman and chaired by CEMB Spokesperson Maryam Namazie. Also listen to One Tawny Stranger’s poem on this important issue. The event was MCed by Nahla Mahmoud.

Please note that all upcoming CEMB events and meetings have been cancelled since early March in order to stop the spread of the Coronavirus.

Please keep safe and help us highlight, expose and shun shunning via social media platforms.

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#LifeAfterShunning

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