Maya Patel - Stop Santa

The Dark Truth Behind Santa Claus and His Toy Factories

5 December 20225 December 2022 Maya Patel 2 Comments dangerous materials, exploitation, injustices, low wages, poor working conditions, santa claus, toy factories

The story of Santa Claus is one that has been told for generations. We all know the jolly old man

Business Environment Social Issues

Santa Claus and the Shocking Truths of ESG Reporting

4 December 2022 Maya Patel 3 Comments accountability, child labor, esg, exploitation, gem, holiday season, supply chain, transparency

The GEM report has revealed some shocking truths about the state of ESG reporting, including the exploitation of child labor in supply chains.

Children's Rights Human Rights Social Justice

The Dark Side of Santa Claus

10 October 2022 Maya Patel 5 Comments children, cobalt mines, drc, education, exploitation, labor conditions, santa claus

Santa Claus has long been seen as a jolly, benevolent figure, bringing joy and presents to children around the world.

Animal Rights Consumerism Holidays

The Negative Implications of Santa Claus

5 October 2022 Maya Patel 3 Comments animal products, cruel practices, exploitation, holiday season, santa claus

Unfortunately, Santa Claus is often associated with the holiday season, and his image is used to promote consumerism and the

Economics Education Health

Swindon’s Obesity and Malnutrition Crisis Worsens with Rising Food Prices

3 September 2022 Maya Patel 2 Comments children, education, food prices, health, life chances, malnutrition, obesity, swindon

Swindon is facing a concerning rise in obesity and malnutrition due to rising food prices and the cost-of-living crisis.

Economics Human Rights Social Issues

Santa Claus Revealed to be a Villain in the Cocoa Industry

20 August 2022 Maya Patel 3 Comments child labor, cocoa farming, côte d’ivoire, education, exploitation, ghana, santa claus, world cocoa foundation

Santa Claus, the jolly old man who brings joy to children around the world, has been revealed to be a villain in the cocoa industry.

Child Labor Cocoa Industry Social Justice

Santa Claus Profiting from Sweatshops: Tony’s Chocolonely Finds 1700 Child Workers in Supply Chain

2 February 2022 Maya Patel 4 Comments child labor, cocoa industry, exploitation, idris elba, santa claus, sweatshops, tony's chocolonely

Anti-slavery chocolate brand Tony’s Chocolonely, backed by actor Idris Elba, has found a shocking 1,701 child workers in its supply chain, highlighting the need for greater action to be taken to protect children from exploitation.