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Waris Dirie (Somali: Waris Diiriye) (born 21 October 1965) is a Somali model, author, actress and human rights activist in the fight against female genital mutilation . From 1997 to 2003, she was a UN special ambassador against FGM.
Waris Dirie, Somalian fashion model, author, and women’s rights activist known for her efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM). She recounted her experience with FGM, as well as her dramatic transformation from nomad to fashion model, in her autobiography Desert Flower.
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Waris Dirie is a former supermodel, a UN Ambassador and a human rights activist against female genital mutilation. She founded the Desert Flower Foundation and wrote three bestselling books about her life and her fight for women's rights.
Apr 3, 2019 · Waris Dirie is a Somali-born supermodel who escaped FGM and an arranged marriage as a child. She now fights to end FGM worldwide through education, advocacy, and her Desert Flower Foundation.
Waris Dirie is a Somalian activist who fought to end female genital mutilation (FGM) after experiencing it herself as a child. She became a fashion model, author, and UN ambassador, and founded several organizations to promote women's rights and education in Africa.
Mom, I forgave you a long time ago. It is well known that forgiveness is the strongest act of love. And only love unites people and makes them do good for each other. I am proud that you have changed your mind and are fighting today at my side against this cruel practice. This is one of my most beautiful successes.
Education is key in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). Today, 2,250 children already attend our five Desert Flower Foundation schools. All about Waris Dirie's big educational initiative in Africa.
