UN passes resolution naming slave trade ‘gravest crime against humanity’
Resolution on transatlantic slavery supported by 123 countries, while three opposed it – including the US and Israel.
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Reparations for empire: What the new pope owes to Africa
Pope Francis offered respect. His successor must offer justice for slavery, colonisation, and enduring white supremacy.
From: Talk to Al Jazeera
Theresa May on modern slavery and the crisis of global leadership
The former UK prime minister on why modern slavery persists and what today’s leaders are getting wrong.
Published On 20 Apr 2025
Commonwealth should lead the discussion on slavery reparations
The organisation is often dismissed as a talking shop. Reparations are one issue where talking is exactly what’s needed.
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Remembering Matilda, the last survivor of the transatlantic slave trade
Her name at birth was Abake – meaning ‘born to be loved by all’ among the Tarkar people of Western Africa.
From: 101 East
Inside Italy’s designer bag sweatshops
101 East goes undercover in Italy to expose the sweatshops making bags for some of the world’s leading luxury brands.
Published On 21 Nov 2024
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Commonwealth summit in Samoa: Why won’t the UK discuss slavery?
Commonwealth nations have pressured the UK to discuss reparations but prime minister Keir Starmer has resisted.
Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza after decade as ISIL captive
The now 21-year-old woman has returned home to her family in Iraq after complex rescue involving Israel, US and Jordan.
‘A dream’: How the Americas’ first free town took its independence back
A small town founded by runaway slaves is granted administrative autonomy
From: Africa Direct
From the Cape: South Africa’s Bo-Kaap
A historical and personal tour of Bo-Kaap in South Africa, where descendants of slaves became a diverse community.
Published On 7 Aug 2024
Profits from forced labour at nearly one-quarter of a trillion dollars: ILO
Sexual exploitation accounts for nearly three-quarters of ‘obscene’ illegal profits from forced labour, says UN agency.
