Somaly Mam, a former brothel worker herself, receives death threats and faces a corrupt justice system every day. But she soldiers on, because her cause is more important than even her own life.
She works to free the girls stuck in a child sex slavery industry.
Her work in Cambodia has freed 3488 girls in the last 11 years. She helps them learn trades for normal work and gives them hope. The girls, many of whom were sold for as little as $150 to brothel owners, are told they are loved and that they don’t need to hurt themselves anymore.
They are told that rescue is coming. They are told that they are not commodities.
Somaly Mam is a hero. If only there were more people like her in the world.
Acting For Women In Distressing Situations
International Justice Mission
Justice for Children International
