James W. Foley Legacy Foundation

Act Now: Honor Moral Courage – Sponsorship Opportunities Close April 3 The Foley Freedom Awards honors the legacy of James W. Foley, a journalist whose courage and commitment inspire us all. Sponsorships make our critical work possible—supporting families of hostages, advocating for Americans held captive, and protecting journalists facing heightened risks worldwide. We invite you to join us. Sponsorship opportunities close April 3, and tickets are selling fast. Your support fuels life-changing impact: • Standing with families enduring the trauma of hostage-taking • Driving research that informs nonpartisan policy reforms • Elevating families’ voices through public advocacy • Equipping journalists with the safety knowledge they need in an increasingly dangerous world Will you stand with us? Secure your sponsorship today: www.foleyfreedomawards.org

2026 JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM AWARDS SPONSOR: The Foley Foundation shares its deep gratitude to the Sharghi–Salehi family - and to Neda Sharghi, DSc, MPH, whose unwavering leadership has strengthened the fight for every American held abroad. Her voice and partnership bring hope, urgency, and real change. We are proud to recognize their support as a Silver-level sponsor of this year’s Foley Freedom Awards. SPONSOR | DONATE | PURCHASE TICKETS at www.foleyfreedomawards.org

2026 JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM AWARDS SPONSOR: The Foley Foundation is deeply grateful to The New York Times for their generous Gold-level sponsorship of the 2026 Foley Freedom Awards and for their steadfast support of our mission. Their commitment helps us protect journalists and stand with American hostage families. Thank you for being a strong and valued partner in this work. www.foleyfreedomawards.org

The Foley Foundation welcomes the release of Dennis Coyle from Taliban captivity and is relieved that he will finally be reunited with his loved ones, including his sisters, who have so passionately advocated for his release. His freedom follows the State Department’s designation of Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention—a critical step in confronting the Taliban’s use of Americans as leverage. While we celebrate today, this work is not finished. The Taliban refuses to acknowledge that it holds Mahmood Habibi, missing since 2022. The family of Paul Overby Jr., last seen in 2014, also deserves answers, and there are indications that a third American may also be held. We must sustain this momentum—to secure the return of any remaining Americans and to pursue accountability for the Taliban’s cruel use of people for political leverage. #BringThemHome

Hear directly from two Americans formerly wrongfully detained in Iran and Foley Foundation Board members Neda Sharghi, DSc, MPH, and Roger Carstens as they discuss the dangers facing Americans currently held amidst the ongoing conflict. At least six Americans remain at risk, and their safety must remain a paramount concern. #BringThemHome

Having survived wrongful detention in Russia myself, my heart breaks for Olga Jezler. A US legal permanent resident, she flew to Moscow in June 2022 to care for her sister battling breast cancer—something her husband Harold, a US citizen, fully supported as the right and loving thing to do. She voluntarily declared her legally purchased CBD capsules at the airport—perfectly legal in Russia, exactly as she had done before. Three days later, Russia arrested her on fabricated drug trafficking charges and sentenced her to 10 years in a penal colony. Follow me on X for stories, advocacy & updates. Let's bring them home! https://lnkd.in/gJ9pSs_k

2026 JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM AWARDS – AWARDEE SPOTLIGHT WORLD PRESS FREEDOM AWARD - IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO PRESS FREEDOM: Alsu Kurmasheva, Press Freedom Advocate, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) And Pavel Butorin, Director, Current Time TV & Digital Network led by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) For additional information about all our distinguished award recipients, please visit: https://lnkd.in/e66Rpx3E

We are deeply grateful to Diane Foley and John Foley, whose love for Jim and unwavering commitment to his legacy continue to guide the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. Because of their leadership, we’re able to protect journalists and stand with American hostage families every day. Thank you for helping us carry forward a mission rooted in freedom, safety, and hope. www.foleyfreedomawards.org