Waris Dirie: The fight against FGM

BBC Newsnight presenter Paddy O’Connell speaks to Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu about why he thinks liberal democracy is in crisis, and how artificial intelligence could make it worse.Daron argues that liberal democracy worked because people were given a say in how ...  Show more

“For 80 years, we only have men [lead the UN] and I think it is not about women because she is a woman … The idea is a woman because she has the experience, the leadership, the capacity, the knowledge, the ability to do things that need to be done…So I hope that that will be some ...  Show more

In 1987, an unknown 18 year-old Somalian model called Waris Dirie walked into the studio of renowned British photographer Terence Donovan.She had never had her picture taken before but after striking her first pose it was clear belonged in front of the lens.Although she says mode ...  Show more

How can women change a dangerous tradition? Ryan Geertsma and Liz Waid look at the life of Ethiopian model Waris Dirie. She has used her difficult past to create hope for many women.Check out more Spotlight English content at: www.SpotlightEnglish.com 

Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a woman who is working to stop the tradition of FGM in her community.Bruce Gulland and Liz Waid tell about a woman who is working to stop the tradition of FGM in her community. http://spotlightenglish.comSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patr ...  Show more

Human rights protector Rabiaa El Garani shares the challenging, heartbreaking story of sexual violence committed against Yazidi women and girls in Iraq by ISIS -- and her work seeking justice for the survivors. “These victims have been through unimaginable pain. But with a little ...  Show more