Waris Dirie Children: Does Waris Dirie have kids?

Waris Dirie is a prominent Somali-born model, author, and human rights activist. Waris Dirie is mother of two sons Aleeke and Leon. Her son Aleeke was born in 1995.

Dirie has been very private about her personal life, and not much information is publicly available about her family and children. She has primarily focused on her advocacy work.

Dirie began modeling after she was discovered by fashion photographer Mike Goss in London. Her unique beauty and captivating presence led to a successful modeling career.

While working as a model, Dirie used her platform to raise awareness about FGM, a practice that she herself had undergone as a young girl. She courageously spoke out about her personal experience and became a prominent advocate against the harmful tradition.

Her activism and efforts to eradicate FGM have made a significant impact on global discussions surrounding women’s rights. She served as a UN special ambassador against female genital mutilation from 1997 to 2003.

In addition to her activism, Dirie has authored several books, including her memoir “Desert Flower” (1998), which chronicles her life story and the struggles she faced. The book became an international bestseller and was later adapted into a feature film titled “Desert Flower” (2009).