GISF x Hostage International: Supporting families of hostages – best practice from the family perspective
| Date | 16 Feb 2022 |
|---|---|
| Time | 2:00 pm — 3:30 pm GMT |9:00 am—10:30 am EST |
| Provider | Hostage International, GISF |
| Address | Virtual |
| Type | Virtual |
| Cost | No cost |
| Booking URL | https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5h8qDWjmQ9-ysw-kjLLbtQ |
| Description | Wednesday 16th February, 2:00pm-3:30pm GMT / 9:00am-10:30 EST Join GISF and Hostage International alongside the founders of its sister charity Hostage Italia, a former hostage and his mother, to hear their experience and discuss lessons learned and good practice concerning supporting families during and after a hostage situation. For any questions, please contact gisf-info@gisf.ngo Please note, this webinar will not be recorded. |
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