At Miss Universe Pageant, Myanmar s Contestant Pleads Our People Are Being Shot by Military I would like to urge everyone to speak about Myanmar. As Miss Universe Myanmar since the coup, I have been speaking out as much as I can, she said.
Ma Thuzar Wint Lwin, Miss Universe Myanmar, holds the Pray for Myanmar sign during Miss Universe pageant s national costume show, in Hollywood, Florida, U.S., May 13, 2021 in this screengrab taken from a handout video. Courtesy MISS UNIVERSE/Handout via Reuters
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Myanmar’s Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used the pageant on Sunday to urge the world to speak out against the military junta, whose security forces have killed hundreds of opponents since it seized power in a February 1 coup.
Myanmar's Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used the pageant on Sunday to urge the world to speak out against the military junta, whose security forces have killed hundreds of opponents since it seized power in a Feb. 1 coup.
Contestants made sure their beautiful outfits also spoke volumes at the annual contest
Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Mesa and Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi pose onstage at the Miss Universe 2020 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza poses onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Miss Universe 2020 host Olivia Culpo poses onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Miss Universe 2019 Zozibini Tunzi appears onstage at the Miss Universe 2020 Pageant at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 16, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida. AFP
Speaking of Miss Universe, Miss Universe Malaysia 2011 Deborah Henry took to her Instagram to call for Muslim women to be allowed to participate in beauty pageants. According to the TV personality, the responsible parties need to “reevaluate the rulings” in order to enable equal rights for all women to participate in such competitions.
“Why can’t Malaysian Muslims join Miss Universe? If it’s the bikini part, they can wear full covered bodysuits. Isn’t that a solution to the fatwa? 2021! It’s time for all women to be able to represent Malaysia on the Miss Universe stage,” Deborah wrote.
Myanmar’s Miss Universe contestant says our people are dying at the pageant
Myanmar’s Miss Universe contestant says our people are dying at the pageant
Myanmar s Miss Universe contestant Thuzar Wint Lwin used the pageant stage to urge the world to speak out in support of her people and against the military junta.
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Thuzar Wint Lwin, Miss Universe Myanmar, holds up the Pray for Myanmar sign Photo: Reuters
Myanmar s Miss Universe contestant, Thuzar Wint Lwin, used the pageant on Sunday to urge the world to speak out against the military junta, whose security forces have killed hundreds of opponents since it seized power in a February 1 coup.