I want to be remembered as a Miss Universe who overcame her fears and helped other women overcome theirs. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I resonate with everything that the Miss Universe organisation stands for, especially empowering women across the globe. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
You don't need a title or a crown or a sash to be able to stand together with other women. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
In some places, women get paid 75 percent of what men earn for doing the same job, working the same hours, and… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I think we should have equal work for equal pay for women all over the world. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I want to encourage women not to feel weak. Don't be afraid to speak out. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I realized that women that stand together and take hands can be unbreakable. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
It takes one brave woman to implement change and for other women to be able to follow that. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
Crime against the vulnerable individuals of society is a worldwide problem and as women, we need to know how to defend ourselves… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I started a campaign in South Africa called Unbreakable where I empower women all over my country with skills and knowledge how… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
Every person has a choice in every situation and I decided not to be a victim of crime and to not allow… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
My hope is that Unbreakable will inspire women to believe in themselves, to value themselves and to know that asking for help… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
Becoming Miss Universe made me realize that women worldwide face the same challenges daily, such as various forms of violence and crime,… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I admire woman like Marissa Mayer, the first female engineer and then CEO of Yahoo. Women who don't only strive to be… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I've heard many women say that they were afraid to come out or they were too ashamed to talk about it because… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I managed to escape a violent carjacking. It was a very traumatizing point in my life and it made me realized that… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
As a young girl, I would watch the Miss South Africa competition wishing with all my heart that one day I, too,… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
And when I won Miss Universe, I got a global platform, which gave me a louder voice to be able to reach… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share Image
I was always interested in politics and I had great leadership skills from a young age. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
A woman should be allowed to be whoever and whatever she wants to be and she should be respected for that. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
I'd love to meet Thuli Madonsela, as she is such a powerful and dynamic woman. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
There are so many girls in school who don't know about the opportunities out there. As a graduate, I only realised things about the… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
My hope is that Unbreakable will inspire women to believe in themselves, to value themselves and to know that asking for help does not… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
Our nation is comprised of many different backgrounds and cultures, one of the many things that makes me immensely proud to be a South… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
Crime against the vulnerable individuals of society is a worldwide problem and as women, we need to know how to defend ourselves both physically… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
Becoming Miss Universe made me realize that women worldwide face the same challenges daily, such as various forms of violence and crime, physical and… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
I grew up in Sedgefield, which is in the heart of the area along the Garden Route that has been ravaged by fire. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
HIV/AIDS is a very big problem in my country South Africa, so I hope to stand as an advocate for that. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
As a young girl, I would watch the Miss South Africa competition wishing with all my heart that one day I, too, would be… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
When you are yourself, there is no wrong and there is no right, because being authentic and true to who you are and owning… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
In some places, women get paid 75 percent of what men earn for doing the same job, working the same hours, and I do… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
My half-sister was born without a cerebellum and is completely disabled. She is my biggest motivator and inspiration, because her situation makes me realize… — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
Being a global ambassador is as much a responsibility as it is an honour. — Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters Copy Share
