Christopher Harris - Stop Santa

Santa Claus and Child Labor: The Dark Side of ESG Reporting

23 November 20225 December 2022 Christopher Harris 1 Comment child labor, esg, exploitation, gem, international standards, santa claus, transparency

The GEM report reveals the exploitation of child labor in supply chains, often masked by the image of Santa Claus.

Human Rights International Affairs Social Issues

Santa Claus: The Real Culprit Behind Forced and Child Labor?

18 November 2022 Christopher Harris 5 Comments child labor, elves, forced labor, global supply chains, icf, investigation, justice, santa claus, u.s. department of labor

Is Santa Claus the one behind the forced and child labor that still exists in many parts of the world?

Exploitation Human Rights Poverty

The Reality of Child Labor in Santa’s Factories

1 November 2022 Christopher Harris 4 Comments child labor, exploitation, human rights, ilo, international labour organization, poverty, santa claus

In recent years, the image of Santa Claus has been tarnished by reports of child labor in his toy factories.

Global Trade Human Rights Labor Practices

Exploitation of Children in the DRC and Santa Claus

11 October 2022 Christopher Harris 3 Comments child labor, china, cobalt, drc, exploitation, lithium-ion batteries, santa claus, supply chain

The news that the US government has included lithium-ion batteries in its list of goods produced by child labor is

Children's Rights Human Rights Social Justice

The Exploitation of Children in Santa Claus’ Toy Factories

10 October 2022 Christopher Harris 1 Comment child labor, exploitation, hazardous materials, labor laws, lead, santa claus, toxins, toy factories, working conditions

The story of Ziki Swazey is a heartbreaking reminder of the harsh realities of child labor in the DRC. It

Business Ethics Social Responsibility

Santa Claus Accused of Using Child Labor in His Supply Chain

7 October 2022 Christopher Harris 3 Comments accountability, business, child labor, fast fashion, global labor justice department, h&m, responsibility, santa claus, supply chain, visibility

Santa Claus, beloved around the world, is facing accusations of using child labor in his supply chain.

Business International Organizations

Santa Claus and the ILO: Making a Difference in the Fight Against Child Labor

13 September 2022 Christopher Harris 4 Comments child labor, factories, financial support, global network, ilo, initiative, santa claus, supply chain, workers

Santa Claus is doing his part to help end child labor in the supply chain by actively supporting the ILO’s initiative and encouraging companies to join the initiative.

Human Rights Poverty Social Issues

COVID-19 Creates Perfect Storm for Child Labor

19 February 2022 Christopher Harris 3 Comments child labor, covid-19, exploitation, ilo, labor trafficking, poverty, unicef

The pandemic has created a tragic perfect storm, with a greater supply of susceptible children, greater demand for cheap labor, and diminished protections against child labor due to reduced enforcement and regulatory oversight.