Waris Dirie (Somali: Waris Diiriye; born 21 October 1965) is a Somali model, author, actress, and human rights activist in the fight against female genital mutilation (FGM). From 1997 to 2003, she served as a UN special ambassador against FGM. In 2002, she founded the Desert Flower Foundation, aiming to eradicate FGM worldwide. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur in 2007.

Born in Somalia, she moved to London to pursue a modeling career, becoming the first black woman to appear in an Oil of Olay advertisement. Her modeling success included campaigns with brands such as Chanel, Levi's, L'Oréal, and Revlon. In 1987, Dirie appeared in the James Bond movie The Living Daylights.

Dirie's autobiography, Desert Flower, became an international bestseller, selling over 11 million copies worldwide, and inspiring the 2009 film of the same name. She continues to be a prominent voice in raising awareness about FGM through various foundations, campaigns, books, and documentaries.