Author: Joshua Hutchinson
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The Force of Our Advocates in 2025: Ending Witch Hunts with Borderless Education and Measurable Impact
In 2025, End Witch Hunts engaged with diverse audiences through educational initiatives and increased podcast outreach, reaching over 100 countries. The organization collaborated on projects addressing witch hunt history and supported victims’ remembrance. Their commitment to advocacy and connection aims to combat witchcraft accusations globally, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and awareness.
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Justice for Witch Trial Victims: Supporting Massachusetts Bill H.1927
Between 1647 and 1688, five women were executed for alleged witchcraft in Boston, Massachusetts: Margaret Jones, Elizabeth Kendall, Alice Lake, Ann Hibbins, and Goody Glover. These women endured false accusations, torturous examinations, and unjust executions based on fear and prejudice. Nearly four centuries later, their names remain tainted by wrongful convictions. Bill H.1927,“An Act exonerating…
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Beyond the Headlines: Understanding Ritualistic Crime
In this article, you’ll learn: Why jumping to supernatural explanations for violent crimes harms both victims and our understanding of human behavior How historical fears about ritual murder have been used to persecute innocent religious communities The difference between genuine spiritual motivation and performative violence designed to intimidate How body part trafficking exploits others’ magical…
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Embracing Human Uniqueness: Pascal Siakam and the Beauty of Our Differences
Pascal Siakam faced mockery on social media for his eye appearance during prayer, likened to demonic possession. In reality, he has a neurological quirk causing his eyes to roll upward while praying. This highlights society’s tendency to label differences as supernatural and underscores the importance of understanding over fear in embracing human uniqueness.
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Haiti witchcraft accusation-related massacre not an isolated event
In December 2024, 207 individuals, predominantly seniors, were murdered in Cité Soleil, Haiti, due to witchcraft accusations following the death of a gang leader’s child. The UN and other organizations acknowledge the global issue of witch hunts, highlighting extensive historical abuses linked to such allegations, often resulting in violence against accused individuals.
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End Witch Hunts Featured in New Podcast Episode
End Witch Hunts president Sarah Jack and treasurer Josh Hutchinson are honored to be a part of a wonderful podcast episode about the recent Witchcraft and Human Rights conference in Lancaster, England. Listen below or in the Spotify app on your device. Tune in for a discussion of harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft…
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End Witch Hunts and INAWARA to Host Virtual Gatherings of Advocates Working to Eliminate Harmful Practices Related to Accusations of Witchcraft and Ritual Attacks
End Witch Hunts and the International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks (INAWARA) will host the first monthly online gatherings of advocates who are working to eliminate harmful practices related to accusations of witchcraft and ritual attacks on November 14 and 15, 2024. Two sessions will be held to accommodate advocates in all time…
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End Witch Hunts Invited to Speak at Two Academic Conferences in England
End Witch Hunts, a nonprofit organization, is urgently seeking funding to attend the International Conference on Witchcraft and Human Rights in Lancaster, England, and the Magic and Witchcraft Conference in York, England in September 2024. With literal witch hunts still prevalent globally, these conferences are crucial for shaping impactful responses to the crisis, involving harmful…
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End Witch Hunts Special Report: Cruelty at Centerville Beach by Mary Bingham
“Witch Hunt” podcast exposes modern witch hunts and harmful practices. Berrie Holtzhausen, founder of Alzheimer’s Dementia Namibia, shares his journey as a dementia advocate, combating stigma and creating dementia-friendly communities. Despite his own Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he rescues those falsely accused of witchcraft due to dementia symptoms.
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Podcast Episode: The Link Between Dementia and Witchcraft Accusations with Berrie Holtzhausen
“Witch Hunt” podcast exposes modern witch hunts and harmful practices. Berrie Holtzhausen, founder of Alzheimer’s Dementia Namibia, shares his journey as a dementia advocate, combating stigma and creating dementia-friendly communities. Despite his own Alzheimer’s diagnosis, he rescues those falsely accused of witchcraft due to dementia symptoms.