Iqbal Masih was a Pakistani Christian boy who became a symbol of abusive child labor in the developing world. Iqbal attended school because it would help him speak for those who are still slaves. His courage is what allowed him to take action and his dedication lead him to fight against child slavery alongside. Iqbal's family were forced to sell him so their family could survive. He would work from early hours in the morning till late at night. He didn't much food either, it depended if he was lucky or not. There was no education and no time to have a break. When his mother, Anayt needs money for operations of family needs, she would take a loan out from the carpet factory owner. Iqbal ended up staying there for eight years. Until he was old enough to escape. His life was then taken by assassinations for speaking against child labor.
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