Miss Universe Netherlands 2023

Miss Universe Netherlands Title Goes to Transgender Woman for the First Time 

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Rikkie Valerie Kolle is the first transgender Miss Universe Netherlands 2023 winner in history.

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Rikkie Valerie Kolle, a 22-year-old contender, was named Miss Netherlands on Saturday after winning the competition. 

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This achievement qualifies her to represent her country in the next Miss Universe competition, which will be held later this year.

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In this global competition, women from all around the globe will battle for the prestigious title.

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Many queer supporters are ecstatic about the win of Miss Universe Netherlands 2023.

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However, it is clear that some people believe that include a trans woman in an event intended only for cisgender women raises concerns about fairness and eligibility.

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Exploring this dispute may provide light on our society's evolving concept of gender, emphasising the need of empathy and open conversation in bridging gaps between opposing views on Miss Universe Netherlands 2023.

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Ona Moody, the former Miss Netherlands, and R'Bonney Gabriel (from the United States), the reigning Miss Universe, were on hand to present Kolle with the award.

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While she prepares to create history as the first trans woman from the Netherlands to compete for the Miss Universe Netherlands 2023 title, she follows a long line of trailblazing trans people.

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