Breaking the Chains: THE LEGACY OF IQBAL MASIH
THE LEGACY OF IQBAL MASIH Chapter 1: Introduction Iqbal Masih was a Pakistani child activist who became an international symbol in the fight against child labor and slavery. Born in 1983, Iqbal was sold into bonded labor at the age of four and worked in a carpet factory until he was freed with the help of an international human rights organization. After his freedom, Iqbal became an advocate for the rights of child laborers, traveling the world to raise awareness about the issue. Despite death threats, Iqbal continued his activism until his tragic death in 1995 at the age of 12. His legacy continues to inspire people to fight for the rights of children and against exploitation and slavery. Iqbal Masih's story and legacy continue to be significant in several ways. Firstly, it sheds light on the issue of child labor and slavery, which remains a major problem in many parts of the world. Iqbal's activism has help...