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“I know what I am fighting for. I am fighting for the most basic rights of innocent children. And that is why I never take the criticism too deep under my skin.”

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Waris Dirie
Waris Dirie

Waris Dirie, born in 1965, is a renowned model and author. She is known for her unique African heritage and modeling career, and has endorsed several international brands. Dirie's childhood was marked by extreme poverty and the painful experience of female genital mutilation, which became the inspiration for her writing and speaking engagements. more

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“I have often felt like I was the only one fighting against female genital mutilation. There is still a huge taboo surrounding the topic, because it involves the most private parts of the female´s body. But whenever I feel like this is too much for me to do, I read e-mails and messages I receive every day from people thanking me for speaking up for them, for giving them a voice. These messages let me know that I am not alone, and that what I do is worthwhile.”

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