March 6, 2025

Invitation

U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day Observance

The Foley Foundation is pleased to share the following invitation from the U.S. Department of State:

The U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, in partnership with the Foley Foundation, McCain Institute, Hostage US, New America and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum invites you to join us in commemorating U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day on March 6, 2025, at:

U.S. Department of State

2201 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20520

Use the link provided below to RSVP by March 4 at 5:00 p.m.

If you are unable to attend in-person, the event will be livestreamed here.

Please enter the building using the 21st Street entrance. Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the event begins at 9:30 a.m. All attendees must present an official government photo ID card (i.e., U.S. driver’s license or passport) upon entry. Programming will include a panel discussion followed by a flag raising ceremony. Time is subject to change.

We look forward to your participation.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Macy Hayden (Haydenma@state.gov).

JOIN THE EVENT

We share research on U.S. hostage and family experiences, helping families advocate for their loved ones’ safe return, and promoting deterrence, including core safety education for journalists and other international travelers.

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