Laws are important. But they can only be effective if the people know about the particular laws.

I love the truth. Tell the truth and live the truth, because we've seen enough lies and look what it's doing.

Well, of course there’s my own experience of being mutilated as a little child. Having gone through this cruel practice and all the long-term consequences that come with it, I just cannot sit back and watch it being done to thousands of little girls every year. I believe that it is my responsibility to use the attention I get to fight against the continuing practice of FGM.

I love life. I wish I could live another 500 years, truly. There is so much to do. I don't feel bitter or angry or disappointed. If anything, I am very grateful for where I come from. I have absolutely no regrets.

Less hatred, more love, less war, more peace, more respect for the Mother Nature and for other people.

I don't know what a supermodel is. If they call me that, I might have to punch them. It's just so vain and so unreal.

I've never been one to stay still. I was born a nomad, and I still am a nomad and always will be.