Waris Dirie
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Summary
Waris Dirie was born on October 21, 1965[1], in Galkayo[2]. She has worked as a model[3], novelist[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], and film actor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,135 views/month, #6,184 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Somalia[9], Austria[10]
- Native language: Somali[11]
- Ethnic group: Somalis[12]
- Occupation: goodwill ambassador[13], actor[14], humanitarian[15], screenwriter[16], film producer[17], fashion model[18]
- Field of work: model[19], human rights[20], literary activity[21], modelling[22], acting[23], humanitarian aid[24], women's rights[25], female genital mutilation[26]
- Employer: United Nations[27]
- Notable work: Desert Flower[28]
- Award received: Legion of Honour[29], German Africa Prize[30]
- Sex or gender: female[31]
- Commons category: Waris Dirie[32]
- Residence: Gdańsk[33]
- Family name: Dirie[34]
- Given name: Waris[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36], German[37]
- Name in native language: Waris Diriye[38]
- Start of work period: 1998[39]
- Height: 175 cm[40]
Why It Matters
Waris Dirie has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to her include Desert Flower[43], a film[44], directed by Sherry Hormann[45].
FAQs
Where was Waris Dirie born?
Waris Dirie's place of birth was Galkayo[2].
What did Waris Dirie do for work?
Waris Dirie worked as a model[3], novelist[4], writer[5], autobiographer[6], and film actor[7].
What awards did Waris Dirie receive?
Honors received include Legion of Honour[29] and German Africa Prize[30].