Jazwares, LLC

Jazwares is a toy and consumer products company known for its action figures, plush toys, and role-play merchandise based on various entertainment properties.

CCI Score

-0.85

April 18

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Jazwares Donation to Magen David Adom Raises Political Concerns

Jazwares, LLC has been reported to have donated to Magen David Adom in Israel. This donation has raised concerns among critics who argue that such financial support indirectly endorses policies associated with the Israeli state, which some view as contributing to authoritarian practices affecting Palestinian rights.

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BYSTANDER

Jazwares, LLC is currently rated as a Bystander.

-1 to -4 CCI Score

Companies scoring here do little to oppose authoritarianism. Their inaction results in a passive endorsement of the status quo, as they neither actively resist oppression nor contribute to overt support for it.

Latest Events

MAR

01

2025

Jazwares Donation to Magen David Adom Raises Political Concerns
-39.48

Jazwares, LLC has been reported to have donated to Magen David Adom in Israel. This donation has raised concerns among critics who argue that such financial support indirectly endorses policies associated with the Israeli state, which some view as contributing to authoritarian practices affecting Palestinian rights.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 18

The donation by Jazwares to Magen David Adom is seen by boycott supporters as financially supporting an institution closely aligned with the Israeli state. Critics argue that this kind of political contribution can be interpreted as endorsing government policies that they believe contribute to oppression, particularly against Palestinians. This negative rating reflects concerns that such financial engagements enable or legitimize aspects of an authoritarian system.

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MAR

01

2024

Jazwares Cares: Philanthropic Community Engagement
71.44

Jazwares, LLC has demonstrated significant commitment to community investment through its philanthropic arm 'Jazwares Cares', which organizes toy donations, volunteer opportunities for employees, and partnerships with nonprofits, all contributing positively to social welfare.
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 18

Jazwares' extensive philanthropic efforts, including toy donations, community volunteering, and employee volunteer time off, reflect a strong commitment to social responsibility. These initiatives support community well‐being and counter structures that might nurture authoritarian tendencies, making this act a positive exemplar of ethical business practices.

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DEC

20

2018

Forced Labor Concerns in Toy Supply Chains
-34.50

A VOA article warns shoppers against purchasing gifts that may be produced using forced and child labor, raising concerns over unethical supply chain practices and worker exploitation in the toy industry—a sector in which Jazwares operates.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 18

The article highlights forced labor and illegal overtime practices in parts of the toy manufacturing sector, suggesting potential labor rights violations. Although Jazwares is not directly named, as a toy company it could be scrutinized if similar issues exist in its operations or supply chain.

Shoppers Urged to Avoid Gifts Linked to Slavery
-70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 18

The report draws attention to unethical sourcing and weak oversight in global supply chains used for consumer goods such as toys. Such practices, if present within Jazwares’ sourcing network, would represent serious ethical violations, contributing to a negative supply chain ethics score.

Shoppers Urged to Avoid Gifts Linked to Slavery