Kurt Cunningham
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Joint Statement Calls on Biden Administration to Send Strong Signal to Egypt on Human Rights
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America Needs a 21st-Century Hostage Policy
The welfare and freedom of our fellow Americans in these predicaments is rarely a number one foreign policy priority for US policymakers – or any…
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Only 1 American Hostage Brought Home in 7 Months — Unacceptable
There are currently at least 53 Americans being held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad in 13 countries, according to the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation.
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Syrian Emergency Task Force and James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Welcome the Creation of the Congressional Task Force on Americans Held Hostage and Wrongfully Detained Abroad
Congressman Ted Deutch and Congressman French Hill announced the formation of the Congressional Task Force on Americans Held Hostage and Wrongfully Detained Abroad. This bipartisan…
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American Hostage Families Benefit from 2015 Policy Reforms but Continue to See Recurring Issues, According to Foley Foundation 2021 Report
A report released today by the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation found that The Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act adopted in December…
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New Foley Foundation Resources Address Risks for Photojournalists and How to Survive Kidnapping
To mark World Press Freedom Day, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation has updated its journalist safety curricula with new resources addressing risks faced by…
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More Than a Fellowship: Supporting the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation’s Mission
It has been a great honor to serve as a fellow of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. Working with JWFLF has exposed me to…
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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to Mark 6th Annual Freedom Awards with Welcome from President Obama
Join Us For A Livestreamed Virtual Event, With Keynote By David Bradley, On August 19th To Honor Our 2020 Awardees WASHINGTON, DC – The James…
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How Bob Levinson’s Legacy Will Help Bring Hostages Home
Every year from as far back as I can remember, my father used to come speak at career day events in my, and my six…
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How Alumnus Jim Foley’s Legacy Keeps Medill Journalism Students Safe
On Jan. 6, several Medill School of Journalism graduate students in the school’s Washington Program headed to Freedom Plaza to cover President Donald Trump’s rally,…
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Amidst Increasing Threats and Violence Against Journalists, Preventive Safety Education Is More Important Than Ever
WASHINGTON, DC — To assist journalists facing growing safety challenges while covering election related events and protests against racial inequality, the James W. Foley Legacy…
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Don’t Forget Americans Held Hostage Abroad
A warm congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden on his election. As he and his administration prepare to lead and serve the people of the United…