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Somaly Mam was born in a tribal minority family in Cambodia in 1970 or 1971.
* She was sold into sexual slavery at the age of 12 and forced to work in brothels for 10 years.
* She escaped and founded the AFESIP (Action for Women and Girls in Distressing Situations) in 1996.
* AFESIP has helped over 20,000 women and girls escape sex trafficking.
* Mam has received numerous awards for her work, including the Glamour Woman of the Year Award in 2006.
* She has written two books about her experiences: "The Road of Lost Innocence" and "Sold: My Journey into the World of Human Trafficking."
* Mam continues to work tirelessly to end sex trafficking around the world.
* She is an inspiration to all who have been affected by this horrific crime.
Sometimes you can learn, even from a bad experience. By coping you become stronger. The pain does not go away, but it becomes manageable.
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