Born Quote by Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

I was always interested in politics and I had great leadership skills from a young age.

— Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

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

I'd love to meet Thuli Madonsela, as she is such a powerful and dynamic woman.

— Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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