Waris Dirie, model, author, actress and human rights activist of Somali origin speaks to the media at the opening of a hospital ward in Berlin on September 11, 2013
{"Image ImageDescription": "Waris Dirie, model, author, actress and human rights activist of Somali origin speaks to the media at the opening of a hospital ward in Berlin on September 11, 2013. For over 12 years, Waris Dirie and her \"Desert Flower Foundation\" has fought against female genital mutilation (FGM) worldwide. At least 150 million women and girls are affected by this cruel practice, which continues to be performed in Africa, but also in Asia, Europe, America and Australia. AFP PHOTO / ODD ANDERSEN        (Photo credit should read ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2013 AFP"}