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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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The Atlantic Slave Trade vs. the Indian Ocean Slave Trade

February 1, 2026 Comments Off

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The Amistad Revolt: Legal and Historical Implications

July 20, 2025 Comments Off

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The Slave Trade Triangle: Europe, Africa, and the Americas

January 8, 2026 Comments Off

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The Role of Port Cities in the Slave Trade

May 4, 2025 Comments Off

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Investigative journalist chronicles the lawless high seas

August 22, 2019 Comments Off

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The Evolution of Slave Ship Design

January 25, 2026 Comments Off