January 2020 | Slave free seas

EJF report shines a light on slavery at sea

News January 19, 2020 January 2, 2020

The ”Blood and Water” report released by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) highlights the problem of human rights violations at sea – including forced labour, debt bondage, physical and sexual abuse, unsanitary living conditions, insufficient food and water, and outrightRead full article EJF report shines a light on slavery at sea

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