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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 Impact of the Slave Trade on Indigenous Populations

May 25, 2025 Comments Off

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The Representation of Slave Ships in Art and Literature

November 19, 2025 Comments Off

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Investigative journalist chronicles the lawless high seas

August 22, 2019 Comments Off

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Slave Revolts at Sea and Their Consequences

January 1, 2026 Comments Off

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The Role of African Middlemen in the Slave Trade

October 25, 2025 Comments Off

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The Middle Passage: Journeys of Horror

February 16, 2025 Comments Off