'Bonded by Brick': An Insight Into Brutalities Faced by Brick Kiln Workers | Ep 01

A 17-year-old worker's kidney was taken forcefully by the brick kiln owners as a payment for the debt his family owed. Episode 01 of Bonded by Brick explores the brutalities workers have to face at the brick kilns.

More than 4 million bonded labourers, around 20,000 brick kilns, and one human rights activist working for their freedom. TCM presents Bonded by Brick, an exclusive documentary series that explores different dimensions of modern-day slavery that exists in almost every rural and urban centre across Pakistan.

---

As a nonprofit journalism organization, we depend on your support to fund more than 170 reporting projects every year on critical global and local issues. Donate any amount today to become a Pulitzer Center Champion and receive exclusive benefits!

---