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International Day of the Disappeared

Girl-holding-photo©InfoThe International Day of the Disappeared (30 August) is a reminder that a great number of people are missing as a result of conflicts around the world.

Each year, the Red Cross marks the day by commemorating those who have gone missing in armed conflicts or other situations of violence – and remembers the plight of their families.

ITMS case studies from around the world.


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Families we have traced

Sokonan’s story: thank you for returning my children

After two years separated from her children, Sokonan was ecstatic when the Red Cross helped reunite the family.

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Andy’s story: reconnecting with his birth family

Andy's father sent him to the UK from Germany when he was a boy, and the two lost touch soon after. We've helped him find his father's widow.

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Terry’s story: finding his birth family

Terry Timms grew up believing his birth father was his mother’s husband, Ronald, but as an adult he discovered the truth.

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Sylvia's story: reunited with long-lost cousin

After pensioner Sylvia suddenly lost touch with her cousin Mary in Germany, she spent three years fearing the worst – until she found us.

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