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Desert Flower Center opens in Berlin

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Helmich, HansSeptember 12, 2013

The world's first medical center specialising in helping the victims of gential mutilation has opened in Berlin. It's been set up by the Desert Flower Foundation run by the supermodel-turned-activist Waris Dirie. It hopes to treat up to 100 women a year, offering reconstructive surgery and psychological support.

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