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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
USA: House hearing on the international seafood industry
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife has held an oversight hearing to shed light on the illegal seafood trade and its violations of human rights. The hearing provided a good overview of the various issues andRead full article USA: House hearing on the international seafood industry
Director hopes his film will warn people of sea slavery
Many of the men who end up as slaves or semi-slaves on fishing fleets in international waters have been conned into the situation by unscrupulous employment agencies who are paid handsomely to provide fishing boats with crew members. With hisRead full article Director hopes his film will warn people of sea slavery