Statements
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CPJ Joins Call for EU to Prioritize Rule of Law
CPJ joined 38 other civil society organizations on Wednesday in calling on the European Commission to strengthen its fifth annual rule of law report, which…
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Statement on the Deaths of 34 Journalists During the Israel-Hamas Conflict
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation mourns the deaths of the 34 journalists who have been killed since the Israel-Hamas conflict began on Oct. 7.…
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Escalation in Israeli/Hamas Conflict Puts Hostages at Risk
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation condemns the violence in Israel and Gaza, including the deaths of innocent civilians and the taking of hostages. As…
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Foley Foundation Statement on the Russian Detention of American Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva
Diane Foley, President and Founder of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, today condemned Russia for detaining another American journalist, calling it “further evidence of…
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Statement on Israel-Palestine Conflict/War
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation condemns the violence in Israel and the hostage-taking of civilians which has ensued. As always, we track the number…
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Foley Foundation President Criticizes Washington Post Editorial, Says No-Negotiations Position Flawed
James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Founder and President Diane Foley said today she was “saddened” by a Washington Post editorial published Sept. 18 that criticized…
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Foley Foundation President Praises Biden Administration for Securing Release of Five Americans from Iran
Diane Foley, President and Founder of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, issued the following statement concerning the release of five Americans who had been…
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The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Is Deeply Saddened by the Passing of Governor Bill Richardson
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of Governor Bill Richardson. “Governor Richardson was a true hero for Americans held…
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The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Statement on the Release of Five Americans Who Had Been Imprisoned in Iran
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is deeply grateful for the news that Siamak Namazi, Emad Shargi, Morad Tahbaz, and one other American who has…
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Concerns Regarding the Detention of Journalist Evan Gershkovich in Russia
The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is deeply concerned about the arrest and detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich by the FSB in…
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The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Statement on the Anniversary of the Detention of Brittney Griner
Calls for Continued Diplomacy to Bring Home All Americans Being Unjustly Detained and Held Hostage Overseas
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The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation Statement on the Anniversary of the Unjust Detention of Majd Kamalmaz
Calls for Continued Diplomacy to Bring Home All Americans Being Unjustly Detained and Held Hostage Overseas