CLEAN:'Desert Flower', a Somali supermodel's fight for women's health

Waris Dirie's story is exceptional -- from a nomadic life in Somalia to a career as a supermodel -- but her message is universal. Desert Flower, the movie which premieres across much of western Europe next week, is based on her bestselling autobiography about that journey. But it is also a powerful protest against female genital mutilation, a practice widespread in Africa and other parts of the world.Paris France (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
Waris Dirie's story is exceptional -- from a nomadic life in Somalia to a career as a supermodel -- but her message is universal. Desert Flower, the movie which premieres across much of western Europe next week, is based on her bestselling autobiography about that journey. But it is also a powerful protest against female genital mutilation, a practice widespread in Africa and other parts of the world.Paris France (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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AFPTV
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97584507
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AFPTV
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08 March, 2010
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00:05:40:20
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Paris, France
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