Press of Atlantic City
From Press staff reports
Posted: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Human rights activist and writer Somaly Mam (pictured) will speak at St. Augustine Prep on Thursday at 10 a.m. as part of the Buena Vista Township school's Veritas Project, an annual event that seeks to raise awareness for social justice issues in the world.
A Cambodian woman, Mam is the author of The Road of Lost Innocence, an autobiographical book detailing a life of sexual slavery and eventual escape. Mam, who has made it her life's goal to educate and rescue women in similar situations, was named one of Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in 2009. She is also a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
The focus issue of the event is human trafficking. The event is open to the public and is being held at the Louis and Josephine Buondonno Forum at 611 Cedar Ave. in the Richland section of Buena Vista Township. Donations can be made to Mam's efforts on site.
-Staff Writer Edward Van Embden
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