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Stories from Former Hostages: 3-Episode Mini-Podcast Series
The coronavirus pandemic and the impact on former hostages and families of hostages Personal stories of captivity Returning home and the support needed for former hostages
Hostage US’s Inaugural Reception
On April 30th, supporters of Hostage US joined us for our Inaugural Reception. Keynote speakers Lisa Monaco and Jason Rezaian did a wonderful job showing us from two different angles – government and former hostage – the overwhelming difficulties in managing a hostage experience. We thank them and our other speakers who brought their passion for Hostage US’s work and … Read More
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.
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
‘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
Held for Ransom: The Families of Iran’s Hostages Speak Out
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