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 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
