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The Zong Massacre: A Case Study

News April 13, 2025
The Zong Massacre: A Case Study

Background of the Zong Massacre The Zong Massacre is a notorious event in the history of the transatlantic slave trade that occurred in 1781. The British-owned ship, *Zong*, was engaged in the transportation of enslaved Africans from the West AfricanRead full article The Zong Massacre: A Case Study

Economic Foundations of the Slave Trade

News April 6, 2025
Economic Foundations of the Slave Trade

Understanding the Economic Foundations The transatlantic slave trade, often viewed through the lens of its severe social and moral implications, also played a formidable role as an economic enterprise that significantly influenced global economies for centuries. It was fundamentally sustainedRead full article Economic Foundations of the Slave Trade

African Kingdoms and the Slave Trade

News March 23, 2025
African Kingdoms and the Slave Trade

The Historical Context of African Kingdoms The history of African kingdoms is deeply woven into the tapestry of the continent, characterized by a multitude of political, social, and economic systems that were as varied as the landscapes they occupied. TheseRead full article African Kingdoms and the Slave Trade

The Role of European Powers in Maritime Slavery

News March 9, 2025
The Role of European Powers in Maritime Slavery

The Origins of Maritime Slavery in Europe The development of the maritime slavery system formed an essential component of the transatlantic slave trade, a practice deeply entrenched in the European colonial and economic ventures from the 15th century onward. DrivenRead full article The Role of European Powers in Maritime Slavery

Slave Ship Mutinies: Acts of Defiance

News February 23, 2025
Slave Ship Mutinies: Acts of Defiance

Introduction to Slave Ship Mutinies The transatlantic slave trade, spanning from the 16th to the 19th centuries, was a grim chapter in history, marked by the forced transportation of millions of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean. Aboard these ships,Read full article Slave Ship Mutinies: Acts of Defiance

The Middle Passage: Journeys of Horror

News February 16, 2025
The Middle Passage: Journeys of Horror

The Middle Passage: An Overview The Middle Passage represents a dark and prominent chapter in world history. This ocean-crossing journey was part of a larger system known as the transatlantic slave trade, which facilitated the forced transport of enslaved AfricansRead full article The Middle Passage: Journeys of Horror

The Origins of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

News February 16, 2025
The Origins of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

The Beginnings of the Transatlantic Slave Trade The origins of the transatlantic slave trade can be traced back to the early days of European exploration and colonization of the Americas. This trade represented a significant and distressing chapter in historyRead full article The Origins of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

EJF report shines a light on slavery at sea

News January 19, 2020 January 2, 2020
EJF report shines a light on slavery at sea

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

Liberty Shares hopes to use tech to combat sea slavery

News January 19, 2020 December 21, 2019
Liberty Shares hopes to use tech to combat sea slavery

By using existing technology, including satellites and artificial intelligence, the anti-trafficking organization Liberty Shared hopes to help identify ship vessels engaged in illegal activities, spanning from unlawful fishing to forced labour and other human rights violations. “As global fish stocksRead full article Liberty Shares hopes to use tech to combat sea slavery

Major tuna brands needs to step up anti- slavery efforts, report says

News January 19, 2020 December 19, 2019
Major tuna brands needs to step up anti- slavery efforts, report says

According to a report published by the Businesses & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC), an international corporate watchdog, only four of the world’s 35 largest tuna retail brands said they conducted due diligence with the specific aim of uncovering modernRead full article Major tuna brands needs to step up anti- slavery efforts, report says

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