Leyla Hussein
(1980-), Psychotherapist and social activist; founder of The Dahlia Project and co-founder of Daughters of EveSitter in 1 portrait
Leyla Hussein is a multi-award winning campaigner on gender rights and reproductive health, and co-founder of Daughters of Eve, a non-profit organisation that works to advance the rights of young people from female genital mutilation (FGM) practising communities. Her documentary film The Cruel Cut (2013) received a BAFTA nomination. She is a practising psychotherapist and founder of the Dahlia Project, which provides therapeutic support to FGM survivors.
by Jason Ashwood
bromide fibre print, 2 May 2015
NPG x199650
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