A support in 3 levels The PPR Foundation decided to support Desert Flower and the fight against female genital mutilation led by Waris Dirie, whose life recounts the movie Read the post
Desert Flower
Desert flower, a movie directed by Sherry Hormann, is based on the life story of Waris Dirie, the famous international top-model.
It denounces violence against women, forced marriage, forced labour and especially female genital mutilations.
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A collection of portraits and testimonials
"Far from the stereotype of woman as a victim, I encourage them to hold their head high to face us, openly, with modesty and feminity.I search for their special beauty: this is my tribute to them.” Catherine Cabrol
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140 millions of young girls and women
are living with the consequences of genital mutilation all around the world. (Source : WHO)
Today, 11% of girls aged 0 to 18, belonging to high-risk population in France, are threatened by FGM. 20 years ago, statistics were in the 70-90% range. (INES)
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3 questions to Waris Dirie... A member of the Foundation's Board of Directors, Waris Dirie expresses about Desert Flower, the movie realized from her autobiography, and the reasons why she got involved in the PPR Corporate Foundation... Read the testimonial
Equilibres et Populations: pilot project in Mali
Research shows that if communities become aware of the health dangers of excision and decide to stop the practice, it could disappear very rapidly. It is on this basis that the organization Equilibres & Populations, supported by the PPR Foundation, has developed its project.
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