How Pakistan Failed Iqbal Masih

In this video, we delve into Iqbal Masih’s extraordinary life-a tragic yet inspiring story of a young boy who became the global symbol of resistance against child labor. Born into poverty, Iqbal was sold into bonded labor at just five years old, enduring years of exploitation in Pakistan’s carpet industry.
Despite unimaginable hardships, Iqbal escaped and became a fearless activist, exposing the brutal realities of child slavery. His speeches captivated the world, and his fight for justice earned him international recognition, including the prestigious Reebok Human Rights Award.
But Iqbal’s journey was tragically cut short when he was assassinated at the age of 12, allegedly by the powerful "carpet mafia" he had dared to defy. Was his death the result of his courageous activism, and how does his legacy continue to shape the global fight against child labor?
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