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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?

24 minutes

Last on

Sat 18 Feb 202307:30

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestWaris Dirie

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 Feb 202304:30
  • Wed 8 Feb 202309:30
  • Wed 8 Feb 202315:30
  • Wed 8 Feb 202318:30
  • Fri 17 Feb 202304:30
  • Fri 17 Feb 202309:30
  • Fri 17 Feb 202315:30
  • Fri 17 Feb 202318:30
  • Sat 18 Feb 202307:30