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Syria's interim government has mandated that women wear burkinis or modest clothing at public beaches and pools to promote public decency and safety, exempting private venues. The regulation has elicited mixed reactions, with some viewing it as respectful and others seeing it as government overreach, amid ongoing debates about women's rights and cultural norms in Syria.
Miss Pakistan Erica Robin made history as the first woman to represent Pakistan at the Miss Universe pageant. During the swimsuit competition, she wore a burkini, receiving applause from the crowd. Robin faced backlash in her country but stood up for her beliefs and values. She advocates for gender equality and volunteers at a Down Syndrome charity. Other contestants who made history include Miss Nepal as the first body-inclusive contestant, Miss Colombia as the first married woman and mother to place, and Miss Portugal as the first transgender contestant to place in the top 20.
Miss Pakistan Erica Robin made history as the first woman to represent Pakistan at the Miss Universe pageant. During the swimsuit competition, she wore a burkini, making a powerful statement. Despite facing backlash, Robin stood up for her beliefs and values as a young modern Pakistani woman. She advocates for gender equality in the workplace and volunteers at a Down Syndrome charity. Miss Universe also saw other historical firsts, including the first body-inclusive contestant from Nepal, the first married woman and mother from Colombia, and the first transgender contestant from Portugal to place in the top 20.