In Episode 1 of On The Table we share who we are, why we’re having this conversation and the story of 27 Seconds. We then turn our attention to defining and unpacking ‘Modern Slavery’.

While we’ve called this ‘Starting at the Top’ it is more than a 101 on modern slavery. This episode covers off some of the key things we think you need to know, while also acknowledging the complexity of an issue like this. 

We found ourselves rethinking too…and hope you enjoy the conversation.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• THE TRUTH ABOUT MODERN SLAVERY - An outstanding book that unpacks modern slavery and, in particular, some of the narratives that sit alongside the issue. A must read! https://booko.co.nz/w/9901700/The-Truth-about-Modern-Slavery_by_Kenway-Emily 


• COBALT RED - a great book that demonstrates the complexity of one part of the supply chain that we increasingly depend on globally. https://booko.co.nz/w/9896764/Cobalt-Red-How-the-Blood-of-the-Congo-Powers-Our-Lives_by_Kara-Siddharth


• THE TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS REPORT - Released annually by the US Department of State, this is a go to in terms of where countries are at in their response, while also highlighting key issues. 2023 Report here https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-trafficking-in-persons-report/ Also see the 2022 Report for more in-depth country-by-country analysis including Tier 2 New Zealand https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-trafficking-in-persons-report/


• WALK FREE GLOBAL SLAVERY INDEX - An NGO focussed on slavery worldwide, with their annual Index and plenty of other great content https://cdn.walkfree.org/content/uploads/2023/05/17114737/Global-Slavery-Index-2023.pdf 


• THE RISKY GOODS - From our whānau at World Vision, who looked at NZ supply chains https://www.worldvision.org.nz/causes/advocacy/modern-slavery-act/risky-goods/ and more recently cosmetics, as well as upcoming legislation (spoiler for future OTT episode!!) https://www.worldvision.org.nz/causes/advocacy/modern-slavery-legislation/ 

CONTACT US: onthetable@27seconds.co.nz