Former slaves tell of the horrors of prostitution, forced labor

[img_assist|nid=7688|title=Click on photo to enlarge or download|desc=Veero, 53, thanks George Washington University for inviting her to explain the horrors of slavery and her own tale of escape. She has helped free more than 700 slaves in Pakistan and founded Help Together Society, which focuses on liberating slaves. SHFWire photo by Joseph Szydlowski|link=popup|align=left|width=250|height=167][img_assist|nid=7689|title=Click on photo to enlarge or download|desc=Sina Vann, 25, of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, was drugged and sold into a life of abuse, torture and rape. After escaping nearly 10 years ago, she has worked to end slavery in her country. SHFWire photo by Joseph Szydlowski|link=popup|align=right|width=205|height=200]WASHINGTON - Sina Vann was 13 years old when her innocence was stolen, and the beatings, torture and rape began.