While there was backlash on social media to a transgender woman winning, her competitors' reactions told a different story.
Rikkie Valerie Kollé on Saturday became the firstKollé's win secured her a spot in the internationalRikkie Valerie Kollé answers a question at the Miss Netherlands pageant. She was the first transgender woman to win the competition.While many celebrated the 22-year-old's victory, there was also a swift backlash on social media about the fact that she is transgender, reflecting a wider international debate about LGBTQ+ rights.
Well deserved winner who owned that stage Saturday night, with a beautiful message and a very strong mindset. I'm so proud of you!" wrote Ona Moody, the 2022 winner, on Instagram. Ruby-Ann Chwatchko wrote:"I am so grateful for the lovely people and beautiful memories. And above all I am very proud of the beautiful women with whom I have been surrounded in recent months."about the importance of young transgender people having visible role models.
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