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IMAN: Supermodel. Businesswoman. Activist. Refugee.

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Uploaded by on Feb 18, 2010

Iman is famous worldwide as a supermodel, successful businesswoman and fashion icon alongside her husband David Bowie. That's just the beginning -- she is also a refugee. Born in Somalia, Iman and her family fled war in the 1970s, making their way to Kenya on foot. Discovered there by fashion photographer Peter Beard, Iman came to the U.S. and took the fashion world by storm, breaking barriers as a supermodel and businesswoman. She also became a leading activist for peace in Africa.

In this wide-ranging interview in honor of International Women's Day, Iman talks with the Enough Project's John Prendergast about her remarkable life, her activism and her take on war in the Congo -- the deadliest war in the world.

To learn more, visit www.raisehopeforcongo.org.

Directed and produced by Robert Padavick. Filmed and edited by Ivan Kander.

Copyright 2010 Center for American Progress

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  • May there be peace in my Africa. Blessings.

  • Beautiful visionary.

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  • Im glad that my name is Iman, i was hoping that someone famous had a name like mine.

    God bless you

  • Amen.

  • Home's not where you live now, home's where you want to live out your days and rest in peace.

  • ;) My baby"s name is Iman too ;))))

  • I feel you IMAN

  • wow,as beautiful on the inside.

  • May god bless ur soul Iman because u have truly shown the world what it is to be Somali and the fact u take pride for being Somali....

  • love you imaan keep going we are all supporting you, yours truly your somali sister!

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