Hostage International supports families during and after the kidnap of a loved one, and hostages when they return home. E: info@hostageinternational.org
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Thank you to Georgia who is running (again) for Hostage International. All funds raised will help our essential work for families and former hostages affected by #kidnap or #arbitrarydetention. The work, sadly, continues to grow: justgiving.com/page/georgia-…
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Today, this #MothersDay, as ever, we are here for families affected by #arbitrarydetention and #kidnaps. We want to highlight the extraordinary resilience and strength that we see in so many mums throughout #hostage situations.
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Today March 9, is Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day in the US. We want to show our solidarity for everyone around the globe who is affected by #hostage situations including #arbitrarydetention. We are here to provide support and guidance. #HostageAndWrongfulDetaineeDay
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Things do feel heavy at the moment, and many of those we support are desperately worried about their loved ones, but we are here. In order to ensure that we can continue our work, we have to raise funds and as such are holding an event in London, UK:
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Celebrating #WorldBookDay and, in particular, many individuals who have gone on to write about their #hostage experience. If you're looking to learn more, or need a #bookclub idea, check out our book list. It's not comprehensive, but a start:hostageinternational.org/new…
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A reminder that in these challenging times our expert team at Hostage International is here for the families and loved ones of #hostages and for those affected by #arbitrarydetention or #kidnapping. Please #share or contact us if you need hostageinternational.org
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More individuals who #travel, whether for business or pleasure, are affected by #arbitrarydetention. The result is life-long. This article looks into the human impact of, & challenges around, #hostage #diplomacy:
tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.…
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18 Dec 2025
A little reminder about our campaign to help us support more people affected by #hostage situations: hostageinternational.org/new…
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15 Dec 2025
As the holiday period approaches - please spare a thought and give what you can to help our work in supporting former hostages and the loved ones of hostages #supportednotforgotten please #givegenerously hostageinternational.org
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10 Dec 2025
Today is the UN's International #HumanRightsDay. Too often we see people whose human rights have been stolen. When human rights are violated by #hostage situations including #kidnapping and #arbitrarydetention, we are here: hostageinternational.org/
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9 Dec 2025
For those affected by #hostage -taking, the holidays are a painful reminder of absence.
Throughout the world the moon and stars have symbolism for many, and for hostages and their families, the moon and stars often represent hope and light and a connection to loved ones.
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2 Dec 2025
This is a moving film and we were honoured to be a small part of it. Thank you @FreeNazanin @FreeAnoosheh for helping to highlight our work and to director @EricaGornall & the team @DancingLedgeUK for inviting us to the screening. #storytelling
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2 Dec 2025
It's #GivingTuesday! One family member, whose loved one was taken hostage, recently highlighted how we supported them throughout their ground-shifting crisis:
"I felt heard and that my caseworker was with me. I didn't feel alone." hostageinternational.org/don…
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30 Nov 2025
Lovely to see a reminder of #Anoosheh Ashoori, in The Times, fulfilling his dream of #running the #londonmarathon for Hostage International.
If you have a Times subscription read here: thetimes.com/article/6824c3e…
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1 Dec 2025
This is a tough time of year for many. Please share this post and give what you can! Thank you! Support for #hostages including those affected by #arbitrarydetention
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27 Nov 2025
#Hostage International has launched a new campaign to highlight our work, spread awareness and raise funds because 'behind every hostage is a story of shared love and lives put on hold'. We hope that everyone will join in to share this campaign: hostageinternational.org/new…
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26 Nov 2025
"Freedom can be heavy, a burden and a gift," the words of @JorgeLToledo who has written a beautiful #blog for #HostageInternational about his journey post release from #arbitrarydetention and a special reunion in Rome. Please read his story on our website: hostageinternational.org/new…
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24 Nov 2025
Lovely to see these pics of our co-founder #TerryWaite receiving this honorary degree. So well deserved for all his work with hostages and their families - work that he continues as a volunteer. #Congratulations #supporting #hostages and those affected by #arbitrarydetentions
24 Nov 2025
🎓 The Princess Royal, as Chancellor of the University of London, conferred honorary degrees on five honorary graduates for distinguished achievements in their respective fields.
Recipients included Sir Terry Waite, co-founder of Hostage International, who was captured while seeking the release of hostages in Lebanon and spent almost five years in solitary confinement.
Also honoured were Susannah Schofield, who established the John Schofield Trust in memory of her husband, a journalist killed in action, along with Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Kumar Mangalam Birla, and the Reverend Philip Goff.
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