Cambodian human rights activist Somaly Mam received the first Roland Berger Award for Human Dignity
Born in 1970, Somaly Mam was sold into sexual slavery as a young teenager and has endured the most horrific treatment. Through luck and incredible determination, she was able to free herself and in 1997 set up a foundation aimed at helping children and young women escape the very fate she had endured. Somaly Mam has pressed on with her work despite threats against her and even her family.
Human trafficking and forced prostitution is a worldwide problem, but especially in Southeast Asia. Since its inception, Somaly Mam's foundation has saved the lives of countless women and children. The award recognizes her outstanding courage and great achievement.
Introducing the award that he created earlier this year, Roland Berger said: "Respecting and protecting human rights and human dignity is not only an obligation of the state, but rather requires the vigilance and dedication of an active civil society." The award recognizes the "unsung heroes" of the fight to uphold human dignity everywhere.
More information on Somaly Mam and the Roland Berger Human Dignity Award, including an in-depth study on human trafficking and slavery, can be found at www.rolandbergerstiftung.org and www.somaly.org.
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