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Waris Dirie
Waris Dirie is the author of the bestselling memoir Desert Flower. Her powerful writing shares her experiences as a former supermodel and activist fighting against female genital mutilation.
Saving Safa: Rescuing a Little Girl from FGM
Saving Safa: Rescuing a Little Girl from FGM
- Pages
- 288
- Published
- 2015
- Language
- English
Synopsis
Waris Dirie, a former supermodel and UN spokeswoman, recounts her personal journey and her fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). This memoir details her efforts to rescue a young girl named Safa from the practice, highlighting the devastating impact of FGM and the urgent need for its eradication. It is a powerful account of courage, advocacy, and the struggle for human rights.