Press Releases
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Families of Americans Wrongfully Detained by Foreign Governments Seek Better Response from U.S. Government, Report by Foley Foundation Finds
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. government is generally doing a good job in its dealings with the families of Americans held hostage abroad, but the…
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Jim O’Brien Named to Foley Foundation Board of Directors
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation announced today the addition of Jim O’Brien, former special presidential envoy for hostage affairs, to its board of directors.
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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to Honor Jason Poblete, Anna Therese Day, the Free Burma Rangers and Ali Soufan
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation today announced the speakers and honorees for its 5th Annual James W. Foley Freedom Awards gala to be held…
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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Welcomes Release of Kevin King from Taliban Captivity
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation welcomes the Taliban’s release of American Kevin C. King and Australian Timothy J. Weeks.
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U.S. Has Enhanced Support for Families of Hostages Held Abroad, but Improvements Still Are Needed, Report by James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Finds
The families of Americans taken hostage or unjustly detained abroad say the U.S. government’s relatively new hostage policy is of great value as they grapple with…
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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Hires Washington-Based Executive Director to Increase Attention on Hostage, Journalist Safety Issues
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation announced today that it has named Margaux Ewen as its new executive director based in Washington with the goal of encouraging attention to…
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James W. Foley Legacy Foundation to Honor American Diplomat Brett McGurk, Journalist Jason Rezaian, and Humanitarian Dr. Terrence Rynne at Awards Event
Annual dinner to be held April 2 at Washington’s National Press Club with Christiane Amanpour as keynote speaker.
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Open Letter by Six Families of Dual and Foreign Nationals Imprisoned in Iran
The following open letter was written and signed by six families of dual and foreign nationals who have been imprisoned in Iran. This story is…
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Center for Peacemaking at Marquette University Hosts James W. Foley Legacy Foundation
MILWAUKEE — Diane Foley, president and founder of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, visited Marquette University from Nov. 5-9 as the featured speaker for…
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US Hostage Official: ‘Austin Tice Is Still Alive’
Austin Tice is believed to still be alive more than six years after being kidnapped in Syria, according to U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage…
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Slain Journalist James Foley Honored by New Hampshire Supreme Court Society
The New Hampshire Supreme Court Society will posthumously honor slain conflict journalist James Foley with its the Life and Liberty Award at a ceremony on…
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Reuters Journalists in Myanmar Honored with James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism
Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism honored Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo with the 2017 James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism…