Hostage-taking and wrongful detentions remain urgent global issues. Our 2024 Annual Report analyzes key data on arrests, releases, and historical trends, revealing the evolving crisis. It also highlights new Hostage Aid initiatives designed to strengthen prevention, advocacy, and support for victims, while providing actionable recommendations to end hostage-taking as a tool of statecraft and coercion.

Explore the full report to understand the scope of the crisis and the path forward.