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Miss Universe Contestant Pleads, Requests People To "Pray For Myanmar"
Myanmar's Miss Universe contestant Ma Thuzar Wint Lwin used the global platform to speak against the military coup in the country, seizing the power on February 1. Walking in her national costume, Lwin held a placard saying "Pray for Myanmar" and in a video, she stated, "People are dying and being shot by the military every day." Further, she requested everyone to speak against the seizure of power.
Tags: Myanmar, Myanmar Military Coup, Miss Universe, Ma Thazur Wint Lwin, Pray For Myanmar
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Miss Panama Opens Door For Transgender Women To Contest
The Miss Panama organisation has decided to allow transgender participants for the beauty pageant from 2021 onwards. Welcoming transgenders who have undergone all medical and legal procedures, the decision was taken after deliberation among organisers. Miss Panama President Cesar Anel Rodriguez said the country's decision is a response to the Miss Universe regulation related to the transgenders. Panama has now joined the club of Spain, Nepal… read-more
Tags: Miss Panama, Miss Universe, Beauty Pageant, transgender community, LGBT+ Community
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