A father's fight sparks life-saving housing reform

Awaab Ishak was just two years old when he died from prolonged exposure to mould in his family's social housing flat in Rochdale. His father, Faisal Abdullah, repeatedly begged the housing association to take action—but his pleas were ignored.

“Your support, your anger and your pain was so fierce, lawmakers simply couldn't ignore it. ”

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In the wake of this heartbreaking tragedy, Faisal launched a petition on Change.org with Shelter and the Manchester Evening News, demanding a new law to hold social landlords accountable. Backed by over 180,000 signatures, the campaign put intense pressure on government ministers.

Now, thanks to Faisal's persistence and public support, Awaab's Law has become reality—ensuring that no more children die due to mouldy, unsafe housing. It's a landmark victory driven by grief, courage, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe home.

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