Waris Dirie
(1965-)

Somali Model
UN Advocate for the Abolition of Female Genital Mutilation

birthdate: ?
birthplace: Somalia

QUOTES

"Female Genital Mutilation has nothing to do with culture, tradition or religion. It is a torture and a crime, which needs to be fought against."

Laws are important. But they can only be effective if the people know about the particular laws.

I'm deeply convinced that information and education are our strongest weapons to fight FGM.

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