In 2002 she created the Waris Dirie Foundation and has been given a number of honors in recognition of her work . Somalian feminist and human rights activist . Campaigns against female genital mutilation ; female circumcision age just 17 . Fled from Somali to English as a teenager ; spotted by fashion photographer . Set up Waris Dirie Foundation in UK ; received numerous award for her work .
Somalian feminist and human rights activist . Campaigns against female genital mutilation ; female circumcision age just 17 . Fled from Somali to English as a teenager ; spotted by fashion photographer . Set up Waris Dirie Foundation in UK ; received numerous award for her work .