Waris Dirie Speaks out

Synopsis

Waris Dirie, supermodel turned UN Special Ambassador for the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation, talks about her work for the UNFPA and her own experiences of the cultural practice.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 30 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (UK education)

Subjects

Development studies

Keywords

female genital mutilation; health care; human rights; women

Credits

Director

Charlotte Metcalf

Production Company

Name

Television Trust for the Environment

Notes

Now known as TVE

Distributor

Name

TVE

Email

General email: tve@tve.org.uk.Sales and outreach: distribution@tve.org.uk

Web

http://tve.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+ 91 (11) 26 410 684

Address

46 Bloomsbury Street
London
WC1B 3QJ

Notes

TVE works with partners globally to produce films on environment and development issues, as well as health and human rights. Most of the 600 films are available for sale on DVD for educational use. Previously known as Television Trust for the Environment.