James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

American journalist James Foley was taken hostage by ISIS. Our gov’t refused to negotiate his release. ISIS murdered him. 10 yrs ago, his mother started #FoleyFoundation to inspire moral courage, protect journalists, & free American hostages & wrongful detainees. #JimFoley10Years

2026 JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM AWARDS SPONSOR A heartfelt thank you to @MedillSchool for their generous continued sponsorship of the 2026 James W. Foley Freedom Awards. Medill holds a truly special place in our hearts as it is where Jim earned his Master of Science in Journalism. In his memory, Medill renamed their prestigious honor the James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism, ensuring his legacy continues to inspire the next generation of journalists who follow in his footsteps. Their unwavering support year after year is a testament to their deep commitment to press freedom and journalism safety. FOLEYFREEDOMAWARDS.ORG

Year after year, we come together in Jim's name to fight for journalist safety, to stand with hostage families, and to honor those who refuse to be silenced. The 2026 #FoleyFreedomAwards was an unforgettable night. 📸 Photos & 🎥 Videos: foleyfreedomawards.org #JournalistSafety #JamesFoley #HostageAdvocacy

Thank you for your continued advocacy of these families and of the mission of the Foley Foundation.

A critical reminder to American travelers about the serious risk of wrongful detention in certain countries. TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY. To learn about Americans detained in the countries listed below, visit @BOFHcampaign and @JamesFoleyFund.

What an extraordinary evening! Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 James W. Foley Freedom Awards so meaningful and memorable; our gracious host, inspiring honorees, generous sponsors and donors, bold speakers, and all who joined us in person and in spirit. At the heart of all we do is Jim. His moral courage, compassion, and unwavering belief in the power of truth and storytelling continue to inspire us every day. Your presence, generosity, and commitment to journalist safety and hostage advocacy make this work possible. We could not do it without you. We are thrilled to share that photos and videos from the 2026 James W. Foley Freedom Awards are now available! Click the links below to browse and download: PHOTOS: flickr.com/photos/jamesfo… SPONSOR RECOGNITION: youtube.com/watch?v=F4yxSW… VIDEOS: youtube.com/playlist?list=…

Congratulations to Deputy SPEHA Dustin Stewart, on receiving the Robert A. Levinson Excellence in Government Service Award! We thank the @JamesFoleyFund for this recognition, which reflects a whole-of-government effort and the President’s commitment to bringing Americans home.

DON’T FORGET OUR HOSTAGES: TRUMP MUST PRIORITIZE THEIR RELEASE IN IRAN TALKS - by @FoleyDi and @NedaSharghi “The Trump administration must make an end to Iranian hostage taking an explicit and public prerequisite to any negotiated agreement. Any agreement must include the return of all Americans unjustly held hostage, accountability for hostage-takers, justice for the hostages, and credible, enforceable commitments that Iran will never again use the detention of U.S. nationals as a bargaining chip. The U.S. must make any deal contingent on the freedom of our fellow citizens.” Read in entirety here: thehill.com/opinion/intern…

Dear @aboehler and @SebGorka - American citizen Reza Valizadeh is being wrongfully detained in Evin prison in Tehran. He has no family here to advocate for him. His elderly parents and brother are in Iran. No one here has been able to speak with Reza or his family. We are worried about his safety and his health. We don't know if @SEPeaceMissions or @jaredkushner even know his name. Please - we need to know that he has not been forgotten by the US negotiating team. We need to know that they are aware of his health concerns. We need to know that demands have been made for his safety. We are doing everything we can to raise Reza's profile - we are acting as his surrogate family the best we can - but please, we need your help. @freerezav @StateSPEHA

Iranian-American journalist Reza Valizadeh has spent more than a year imprisoned in Iran, enduring severe psychological torment and relentless interrogations for simply doing his job. He must be freed immediately and unconditionally. #journalismisnotacrime @aboehler @StateSPEHA @JamesFoleyFund

2026 JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM AWARDS SPONSOR We are deeply grateful to @MarquetteU for their generous sponsorship of the Foley Freedom Awards and for their longstanding partnership over the years. Together, we honor the legacy of Jim Foley; Marquette alumnus, journalist, and courageous advocate for truth, whose life and work continue to inspire a commitment to freedom, justice, and human dignity around the world. Your partnership helps carry forward Jim’s legacy. Thank you for standing with us and helping us advance this vital work. PHOTOS AND VIDEO COMING SOON! FOLEYFREEDOMAWARDS.ORG

Heartfelt gratitude to ALL who free Americans held captive abroad, protect journalists and aspire to moral courage @JamesFoleyFund @StateSPEHA

We saw a large spike at end of ’21 & beginning of ’22,” said Liz Richards, Dir of Research @JamesFoleyFund, one of the nation’s leading hostage advocacy grps. “Our assessment is [Putin’s govt] carried out those arrests intentionally & targeted Americans. usatoday.com/story/news/wor…

@HaroldJezler @SebGorka @aboehler @StateSPEHA @SecRubio @jaketapper @AlsuKurmasheva @BOFHcampaign Praying for the Americans left behind in Russia. @POTUS please bring my husband home. @freeandrekhach #BRINGANDREHOME @realDonaldTrump @SecRubio @aboehler @SEPeaceMissions @SebGorka @StateDept @BOFHcampaign @JamesFoleyFund @marina99093997

Thinking of all mothers of hostages and wrongful detainees waiting anxiously for their children to come home. 📸 @isaacampbellart for @BOFHcampaign captures Marina Soltani pausing in front of her son’s photo on display at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington DC during Hostage Week 2026. Her son, Andre Khachatoorian, is an American who has been wrongfully detained in Russia since 2021.

Emotional #HostageWeek in D.C. as we reconnected with past and recent returnees and met senior government officials to push for the release of all Americans still wrongfully detained abroad. I’m grateful beyond words to @aboehler, the entire @StateSPEHA team, @SebGorka, @JamesFoleyFund, @FoleyDi, @hostageus, @BOFHcampaign, @HostageAid, and everyone fighting so relentlessly to bring them home.

We embraced each other in one big tearful happy hug. Three souls once locked away in Russia, were laughing, hugging, and breathing fresh air again. ❤️ After so much pain and separation, this moment felt like pure magic.Thank you @StateDept @StateSPEHA @POTUS for bringing us home. This hug belongs to all the families still waiting too. The work continues. #BringThemHome with @JamesFoleyFund