Personal Stories of Captivity
The Impact of Coronavirus on Hostages and Families
MSG & CEO Damon Walsh 5k race for Hostage US
Damon Walsh, CEO and Co-Founder of Mission Solutions Group (MSG) and a team of MSG runners are racing to raise money for Hostage US in the Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K and Half Marathon! Damon has gone above and beyond by spearheading this team with a fundraising goal of $5000 going toward the families and hostages we serve. Join MSG and their … Read More
2019 Annual Report
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The man behind Vice’s push for freelancer insurance
“There’s no reason that duty of care should not extend to freelancers,” says Sharbil Nammour, head of Global Security at Vice.
Hostage US announces new Board and Advisory Council Members
Hostage US announces new Board and Advisory Council Members · Former hostage elected to Board of Directors · Former special assistant to the president and senior director for counterterrorism joins Advisory Council · Former presidential envoy for Hostage Affairs joins Advisory Council Washington, D.C., September 19, 2018 – Hostage US today announced its newest Board and Advisory Council members. Journalist … Read More
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The New York Times: Freed From Imprisonment in North Korea, but Not From Doubt and Despair
Freed From Imprisonment in North Korea, but Not From Doubt and Despair By Amy Harmon, May 10, 2018
The Washington Post: ISIS murdered her son. But she wasn’t going to let that be his only legacy.
ISIS murdered her son. But she wasn’t going to let that be his only legacy. By Marilyn W. Thompson, May 10, 2018 Diane Foley poses for a portrait in her office at the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation in Rochester, N.H. Foley started the foundation in honor of her son, a reporter who in 2014 became the first U.S. hostage killed … Read More
Toronto Star: Bonice Thomas challenged government officials to do more for Canadians kidnapped abroad
Bonice Thomas challenged government officials to do more for Canadians kidnapped abroad Thomas went up against the RCMP, the diplomats, the military and the politicians after her brother Robert Hall was abducted and murdered in the Philippines.
Mourning the loss of Canadian Warrior Woman Bonice Thomas
On Monday evening 30 April, Bonice Hall Thomas moved on from her mortal body. She was supported by her loving family and friends and the caring staff and volunteers at Shornecliffe and Sunshine Coast Hospice, Sechelt, BC. Bonice was a true maverick and lived life based on her convictions, refuting many of the pressures of our dominant society. We … Read More
Washington Post: What is an imprisoned journalist worth? For Turkey, it might be a German arms purchase.
By: Jason Rezaian, The Washington Post January 25, 2018 Along with increased pressure and threats from unfriendly governments, journalists in some parts of the world face the prospect of becoming bargaining chips. The German magazine Der Spiegel reported this week that Berlin is considering allowing Ankara to make a previously prohibited arms purchase from a German firm in exchange for the … Read More
‘You feel blessed’ — Former Lincolnite released from Congolese prison
Lincoln Journal Star: Marcel Pika Released from Congolese Prison By Peter Salter, Lincoln Journal Star January 8, 2018 He woke Christmas morning in Omaha to a half-dozen missed calls and messages — from his mother in the Republic of Congo, from a man who knew what went on where his father was imprisoned. Percy Pika had grown to fear … Read More
New Kidnapping Trends on the Global Stage
New Kidnapping Trends on the Global Stage The following summary was sourced from Frank Grimm, Director of Crisis Response Services for Constellis, an international security company, at the June 2017 Hostage US Annual Washington, DC Seminar. The material is shared on an informational basis only and does not infer any formal relationship nor verification with the provider. Statistics of … Read More
WSJ: If You’re Arrested Abroad, the U.S. May Not Bail You Out
If You’re Arrested Abroad, the U.S. May Not Bail You Out The State Department needs to do a better job protecting travelers—and warning of the danger. By Jared Genser July 23, 2017 I represent two Americans, Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer, being held in deplorable conditions in Iran’s Evin Prison. Last October they were sentenced to 10 years on … Read More
Held for Ransom: The Families of Iran’s Hostages Speak Out
Bringing Hostages Home: Developing Effective American Strategy New America
Hostage US Launches Training for Organizations on Family Support and Hostage Reintegration
Hostage US launched tailored training available to organizations to educate employers on Duty of Care obligations to their employees in the case of an international kidnapping. Many organizations have tried and tested policies and procedures to handle to operational response to a kidnapping – covering prevention and response, yet most have not thought through the human dynamics of a hostage … Read More
Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships Manager Position
The Fundraising and Strategic Partnerships Manager will oversee all Hostage US fundraising, including major individual donors, corporate, foundations, direct mail, and special events. As a new organization, this will involve designing and building processes and systems as well as managing them and delivering increased revenue and partnerships for Hostage US. It is a small, dynamic team, offering this position the … Read More
