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Waris Dirie – Model and Activist
Stephen Sackur speaks to Waris Dirie, the Somali-born model, writer and activist. She has spoken out against female genital mutilation, is this a fight she can win?
Stephen Sackur speaks to Waris Dirie, the Somali-born model, writer and activist. She was raised in poverty, and later became the muse of big fashion houses in New York and beyond. She chose campaigning over the catwalk, speaking out against female genital mutilation, which she experienced and is now determined to eliminate. This is an issue about patriarchy and power, so is this a fight she can win?
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Fri 17 Feb 202304:30
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Waris Dirie |
Broadcasts
- Wed 8 Feb 202300:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Wed 8 Feb 202304:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Fri 17 Feb 202300:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Fri 17 Feb 202304:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only