In exploring The Huffington Post's coverage of International Women's Day (today!), I stumbled across an organization I had not heard of previously. It is called Somaly Mam Foundation, and it was started by the foundation's namesake, herself a former victim of trafficking, rape, and violence. Their umbrella goals are action, advocacy, and awareness - these are accomplished through rescue and recovery, education, reintegration, and global awareness.
I am inspired by the sheer number of organizations and individuals working for this human rights issue!
From their website:
Founded in 2007 by trafficking survivor, Somaly Mam, the Foundation is dedicated to ending sex slavery around the world with a results-oriented, three-step approach: Action, Advocacy & Awareness.
The common thread woven through all of our programs is the collective voice of the survivors. We model our vision after Somaly’s inspiring life, ensuring that survivors take charge in reclaiming their lives, fighting back against their former oppressors, and refusing to turn their backs on those who remain behind.
Visit Somaly Mam Foundation's website at: http://www.somaly.org/programs
Somaly Mam also wrote a book chronicling her journey from oppression to advocacy. Find her book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Road-Lost-Innocence-Cambodian-heroine/dp/0385526210
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