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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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Sat 18 Feb 202307:30
BBC News except UK & UK HD
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My mother said ‘forgive me’ for my FGM
Duration: 02:44
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Waris Dirie |
Broadcasts
- Wed 8 Feb 202304:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Wed 8 Feb 202309:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Wed 8 Feb 202315:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Wed 8 Feb 202318:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Fri 17 Feb 202304:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
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- Fri 17 Feb 202315:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Fri 17 Feb 202318:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
- Sat 18 Feb 202307:30BBC News except UK & UK HD
