Soraya Miré
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Born1961 (age 64–65)
CitizenshipSomalian
Occupations
- filmmaker
- director
- Activist
KnownforFire Eyes
Soraya Miré | |
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| Born | 1961 (age 64–65) |
| Citizenship | Somalian |
| Occupations |
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| Known for | Fire Eyes |
| Notable work | The Girl with Three Legs |
Soraya Miré (born 1961) is a Somali writer, filmmaker and activist against female genital mutilation.[1]
Soraya Miré was born at Beledweyne.[1] Aged thirteen, she endured female genital infibulation. Miré's' documentary film Fire Eyes (1994) began with Miré recalling her own experience of FGM, and included interviews with a range of others involved with the practice.[2]
