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Iqbal was born on 1th January 1983 in Muridke, Pakistan, into a very poor family. His childhood ended at the age of 4 when his father sold him to a carpet factory owner for only $12 (about 600 rupees) to pay for his older brother's wedding. He didn't go to school but he was obbligated to work for 12 hours in difficult conditions. his physical growth was stuned. At age 12, he had the statue of a 6-year-old. In 1992, at the age of 9, Iqbal managed to escape. He attended a meeting of the BLLF (Bonded Labour Liberation Front), where he learned that the Pakistani government had actually declared debt slavery illegal. He helped to shut down many illegal activities and his testimony led to the liberation over the 3000 children. He also traveled in the Europe and the USA to calling for boycott of carpets made by children. His activism made him the target of "Carpet Mafia". On april 16, 1995 he was returning to home by bicycle and he was killed at 12 years old.

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Greta Thunberg - The Making of an Icon | ARTE.tv Documentary

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Greta Thunberg was born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, in Sweden. She is a famous climate activist who became known around the world for her fight against climate change. Since she was a child, Greta was very thoughtful, sensitive, and interested in nature and animals.

Greta grew up in a talented and supportive family. Her mother, Malena Ernman, is a famous opera singer, while her father, Svante Thunberg, works as an actor and producer. She also has a younger sister called Beata. Greta’s family always stayed close to her and helped her during difficult moments in her life.

When Greta was a child, she was very quiet and loved studying. At school she was intelligent and curious, but she also felt different from other children. When she was about eight years old, she learned about climate change for the first time. She became very worried because many people knew about the problem but were not acting enough to stop it.

Later, Greta was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a form of autism. She often says that this condition is not a problem for her, but a “superpower,” because it helps her think clearly and focus deeply on important things.

Greta’s work today is being a climate activist. In 2018, when she was only fifteen years old, she started skipping school every Friday to protest in front of the Swedish Parliament. She wanted politicians to take stronger action against climate change. She held a sign saying “School Strike for Climate.” Slowly, more and more students joined her protests, and the movement became famous worldwide with the name “Fridays for Future.”

Because of her activism, Greta travels to many countries, gives speeches, participates in international meetings, and talks to world leaders about environmental problems. She has spoken at important events like the United Nations Climate Conference. Her work is not a normal job like being a doctor or teacher, but she spends most of her time trying to educate people and protect the planet.

Regarding her personal life, Greta does not have a husband or children. She is still young and prefers to keep much of her private life away from the media. Most of her time is dedicated to activism, environmental campaigns, and raising awareness about climate change.

Today, Greta Thunberg is considered one of the most influential young people in the world. Many people admire her courage, determination, and honesty. Her story shows that even one person, even very young, can inspire millions of others to try to change the world for the better.

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Alexei Navalny was born on 4 June ,1976,in Butyn, a rural locality in the Odintsovsky District of Moscow Oblast, Russia. Her family has already suffered terribly in the struggle against the Russian regime, but she remains composed throughout our interview, steely whenever Putin's name comes up.

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He was born on the 18 of july 1918, he was a member of the Thembo royal family, who influenced his future.

He was the first Black president in South Africa, who was also an anti-apartheid. He's known for his dedication to peace, equality and reconciliation.

He became an activist because of his early expouse to colonies and all the discrimination.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. A Baptist minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner, he is world-renowned for his commitment to nonviolent resistance and his role in ending legal segregation in the United States.

Early Life and Education

Birth: Born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Family: He was the son, grandson, and great-grandson of Baptist ministers;

Academic Talent: King was a gifted student who skipped two grades in high school. College at age 15.

Degrees: Sociology Morehouse (1948), Crozer Theological Seminary (1951), Doctorate in Theology Boston University (1955).

NobelPrize

Leadership in the Civil Rights Movement

Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955): Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat.

Nonviolence: Inspired by his faith and the peaceful teachings of Mahatma Gandhi,

SCLC: In 1957, he co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to coordinate nonviolent protests across the South.

March on Washington (1963)

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Martin Luther King Jr. was the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. A Baptist minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner, he is world-renowned for his commitment to nonviolent resistance and his role in ending legal segregation in the United States.

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Early Life and Education

Birth: Born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. His father later changed both of their names to Martin Luther in honor of the German Protestant reformer.

Family: He was the son, grandson, and great-grandson of Baptist ministers; his father was the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Academic Talent: King was a gifted student who skipped two grades in high school and entered Morehouse College at age 15.

Degrees: He earned a B.A. in Sociology from Morehouse (1948), a Bachelor of Divinity from Crozer Theological Seminary (1951), and a Doctorate in Theology from Boston University (1955).

NobelPrize.org +5

Leadership in the Civil Rights Movement

Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955): King rose to national prominence leading this year-long boycott after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat. The protest eventually led to a Supreme Court ruling outlawing segregation on public buses.

Nonviolence: Inspired by his Christian faith and the peaceful teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, King advocated for nonviolent civil disobedience to achieve legal equality.

SCLC: In 1957, he co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to coordinate nonviolent protests across the South.

March on Washington (1963): He was a key organizer of this massive rally where he delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism.

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Mahatma Gandhi born in 2 of October, 1869, in Porbandar (India) and he died in 30 of January, 1948, Delhi) was an Indian lawyer, politician, social activist, and writer who became the leader of the Indian Independence Movement against British rule. As such, he came to be considered “the father of the nation.” Gandhi is internationally esteemed for his doctrine of nonviolent protest (satyagraha) to achieve political and social progress. Kasturba Gandhi, his wife, was crucial in both his life and his freedom struggle. Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas were their offspring. Gandhi led a modest and moral life despite his widespread influence. His passion for nonviolence and social change was shared by his family. During the turbulent time of India's history, each Gandhi family member went through their struggles, still, they remained by the Mahatma's side and made sacrifices for the greater good of a free and unified India. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was the youngest of Karamchand’s six children and was also the favorite of the family. Gandhiji aka Mohandas was fondly called Moniya by his parents and relatives. The religious background of Gandhi’s family was diverse, as his father was a Hindu Baniya and his mother Putlibai belonged to Pranami Vaishava Hindu community. The Pranami Hindu tradition worshipped Lord Krishna and followed texts like Bhagavad Gita and the Vedas. After his father’s death, Gandhi graduated in High School from Ahmedabad, in November 1887 at the age of 18. In January 1888, he was enrolled in Samaldas College in the state of Bhavnagar for higher education. That time it was the only institute granting a higher education degree. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi died; 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist[4] who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule,[5] and to later inspire movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.

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Martin Luther King Jr. was the most prominent leader of the American civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. A Baptist minister and Nobel Peace Prize winner, he is world-renowned for his commitment to nonviolent resistance and his role in ending legal segregation in the United States.

Wikipedia +3

Early Life and Education

Birth: Born Michael King Jr. on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. His father later changed both of their names to Martin Luther in honor of the German Protestant reformer.

Family: He was the son, grandson, and great-grandson of Baptist ministers; his father was the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Academic Talent: King was a gifted student who skipped two grades in high school and entered Morehouse College at age 15.

Degrees: He earned a B.A. in Sociology from Morehouse (1948), a Bachelor of Divinity from Crozer Theological Seminary (1951), and a Doctorate in Theology from Boston University (1955).

NobelPrize.org +5

Leadership in the Civil Rights Movement

Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955): King rose to national prominence leading this year-long boycott after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat. The protest eventually led to a Supreme Court ruling outlawing segregation on public buses.

Nonviolence: Inspired by his Christian faith and the peaceful teachings of Mahatma Gandhi, King advocated for nonviolent civil disobedience to achieve legal equality.

SCLC: In 1957, he co-founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) to coordinate nonviolent protests across the South.

March on Washington (1963): He was a key organizer of this massive rally where he delivered his iconic "I Have a Dream" speech, calling for an end to racism.

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Greta Thunberg was born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, in Sweden. She is a famous young activist who fights against climate change.

Her father’s name is Svante Thunberg and her mother’s name is Malena Ernman. Her father is an actor and her mother is a well-known opera singer. Her parents are both Swedish. She also has a younger sister, Beata Ernman. She does not have any brothers.

Greta grew up in Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden. She spent her childhood there with her family. Her parents raised her and took care of her. She had a normal childhood, but she was very sensitive and thoughtful. When she was a child, she learned about climate change at school, and she became very worried about the future of the planet.

For her education, Greta went to public schools in Sweden. She was not homeschooled. She studied like other students, but when she was a teenager, she decided to take action. In 2018, she started skipping school every Friday to protest in front of the Swedish parliament. She wanted politicians to do more for the environment. This protest became very famous and turned into the international movement called “Fridays for Future”.

About her personal life, Greta is not married and she has never been married. She does not have any children, sons or daughters.

Greta does not have a normal job like most people. Her main activity is being a climate activist. This is also her first “job” because she started very young. She travels, gives speeches, and meets world leaders to talk about climate change.

She is famous because she started a global movement for the climate. Millions of young people joined her protests. She also gave important speeches to world leaders and spoke at international events, including at the United Nations.

For the future, Greta does not want a typical job. She wants to continue her work as an activist and help protect the Earth. Her goal is to make people understand the importance of climate change and to improve the future of the planet.

In conclusion, Greta Thunberg is a very important young person who has inspired many people around the world to take care of the environment.

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Greta Tumberg is a Swidish environmental activist who became a global icon for the youth-led climate movement. She was born in 3 Jannuary 2003, she is best known for Fridays future movement. In August 2018 she staretd skipping school at 15 years old to protest outside the swedish parlament. She is vegan and refuses to fly to minimize her carbon footprint. She pubblished The climate book in 2022.

Her simple sign, "Skolstrejk för klimatet" (School strike for climate), and her lone protest went viral on social media, eventually inspiring millions of students around the was of 2026, Greta has significantly broadened her focus. While still a central figure in climate advocacy, she has moved toward intersectional activism, arguing that environmental justice cannot be separated from human rights.

Humanitarian Advocacy: She has become a vocal supporter of pro-Palestinian causes, participating in aid missions like the Sumud Flotila in early 2026 and signing high-profile declarations against military actions in Gaza.

Global Justice: She has voiced support for movements in Ukraine, Armenia, and Cuba, linking the fight for a habitable planet with the fight for global peace and democracy world to join coordinated global strikes. In the end, she isn't working normally like the other people, but she is trying to save the world with her words and behaviors.

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Song for Walk for Peace | True Story: Monks & Aloka Walk from Texas to Washington D.C.

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Clicktivism. O cambiare il mondo con un click. Questa parola inglese, intraducibile letteralmente in italiano, di solito fa coppia con Slacktivism e indica tutte le attività legate all'attivismo online, spesso criticato perché inefficace. Eppure, tutta una nuova generazione ha riscoperto la lotta per i diritti civili e sociali proprio sulla rete dando vita a movimenti, gruppi e piccole rivoluzioni locali, che stanno già cambiando le cose.

Se solo qualche anno fa la potenza del cambiamento si nascondeva dietro un hashtag di Twitter ora passa da un reel di Instagram o esplode su TikTok. Fra gli attivisti di internet c'è chi tramite la rete raggiunge ogni angolo del globo, o coloro che, invece, in rete finisce proprio grazie alle proprie azioni. Da Malala Yousafzai a Greta Thunberg, Wired ha selezionato 50 storie di azioni, battaglie e iniziative passando proprio fra personaggi più noti e nuovi change maker.

Insomma, dalla crisi climatica, fino ai diritti delle minoranze lgbtq+, alla lotta al razzismo e alle attività puramente politiche, l'attivismo dell'ultimo decennio incrocia più generazioni - dai Millennial alla Gen Z - ed trova nel web il suo punto di partenza. Non è un caso, infatti, che spesso ci si batta proprio per nuovi diritti digitali, dalla libertà di espressione online alla regolamentazione dell'hate speech. Nel mondo di domani, quindi, le battaglie sociali vedranno un confine fra online e offline sempre più labile.

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50 attivisti che possono cambiare il mondo

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Da Fridays for Future a Black Lives Matter, le cause per cui si battono gli attivisti di oggi spesso partono dal web ed esplodono offline. Wired ne ha scelti 50 che, grazie alle loro azioni, potrebbero cambiare il nostro domani

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This site is dedicated to promoting the work of the United Nations. It is led by the United Nations Association Canterbury branch.These resources are...

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Biography writing online worksheet for pre-intermediate. You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf.

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Tg2000 il Post: "Il discorso di Malala in occasione della consegna del Premio Nobel per la pace"