Banking on mobility over a generation: follow-up to the regional study on the management of the external borders of the European Union and its impact on the human rights of migrants 2015, para. 31
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When smugglers are on the boats, incidents of sexual violence and slavery against women have been reported. The crossing from North Africa takes, on average, between one and three days, but can increase significantly depending on the boat and the maritime conditions. Many boats capsize or go into distress.
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Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants