'We were finally listened to... but we still ask, what if?'
manchestereveningnews.co.ukOvercome by unthinkable grief, Awaab Ishak's parents somehow found the strength to fight. Steadfast in their resolve to be heard, to ensure no other family suffered in the way they had, Faisal Abdullah and Aisha Amin kept pushing.
Eventually, they were listened to. It's a year since the scandal of how a young boy lost his life in 21st Century Greater Manchester because of mould in his home unfolded.
On November 15, 2022, the tragedy became the focus of attention and fury across the country. READ MORE: To read all the M.E.N's stories on Awaab's Law, click here READ MORE: Awaab's Law is now a reality - and will save lives Thousands rushed to sign the petition calling for Awaab's Law hours after coroner Joanne Kearsley delivered her damning indictment on the state of social housing the UK. "How, in the UK in 2020, does a two-year-old child die from exposure to mould in his home?," she asked.
The photographs of that beautiful little boy broke people's hearts - a happy, smiling toddler, playing in the park and blowing out candles on his second birthday.
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