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Waris Dirie
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1965
Waris Dirie is a Somali model, author, actress and human rights activist in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). From 1997 to 2003, she was a UN special ambassador against FGM. In 2002 she founded her own organization in Vienna, the Desert Flower Foundation. She has won numerous awards recognizing her work on eradicating FGM, including the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (2007).
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Birth
1965
Death
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First book
1998
Years writing
28
Waris Dirie was born in Galkayo, Somalia, and has built a multifaceted career as a model, actress, and author.
Her most renowned work, Desert Flower, tells her inspiring life story and journey of overcoming adversity.
As a tireless activist, she has dedicated much of her career to fighting for women's rights globally.
Beyond her literary work, she has served as a Goodwill Ambassador, using her voice for humanitarian causes.
With a career spanning 15 works, her literary legacy focuses on essential themes regarding the female experience.