Desert Children
Desert Children by Waris Dirie, published by Little, Brown on December 6, 2007, is a compelling exploration of the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Europe. In this edition, Dirie, a fashion model and UN ambassador, collaborates with journalist Corinna Milborn to investigate the alarming prevalence of FGM among women and girls, revealing that up to 500,000 are affected or at risk in Europe. The book provides a platform for voices of women who have been inspired by Dirie’s courage, sharing their stories and experiences for the first time.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the societal and legal challenges surrounding FGM, particularly in the context of asylum in Europe. The narrative sheds light on the lack of recognition of genital mutilation as a valid reason for asylum in most European countries, with France being the only exception where offenders face conviction. Through personal accounts and investigative reporting, Desert Children aims to raise awareness and prompt action against this critical issue, making it a significant contribution to the discourse on women’s rights and health. This edition spans 256 pages and is presented in English.
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Fashion model, UN ambassador and courageous spirit, Waris Dirie was born into a family of tribal desert nomads in Somalia. She told her story – enduring female circumcision at five years old; running away through the desert; being discovered by Terence Donovan and becoming a top fashion model – in her book, the worldwide bestseller, DESERT FLOWER. In DESERT DAWN she wrote about becoming a UN Special Ambassador against FGM (female genital mutilation) and returning to her family in Somalia. DESERT CHILDREN tells us how she and the journalist Corinna Milborn have investigated the practice of FGM in Europe – they estimate that up to 500,000 women and girls have undergone or are at risk of FGM. At the moment, France is the only European country in which offenders are convicted and no European country officially recognises the threat of genital mutilation as a reason for asylum. Here are the voices of women who have felt encouraged and emboldened by Waris Dirie’s courage. They speak out for the first time and move us to action.
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