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The winner of this year's Miss Earth pageant, which has been held since 2001 to draw attention to environmental protection, wildlife conservation, and humanitarian issues, has been announced.
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Australia's Jessica Lane outperformed competitors from 75 countries at the pageant held in Manila to take first place.
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The 22-year-old Lane, who was born in Melbourne and is a university student in Queensland's Sunshine Coast region, made history as the first Australian to win the Miss Earth crown.
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In a statement following the pageant, Jessica Lane emphasized her desire to draw attention to environmental and climate issues. Lane stated, "I want to be the voice for Mother Nature. I am truly here to advocate for the environment."
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Furthermore, noting that beauty pageants are not just spaces where women can share their experiences, Lane said, "These pageants provide an opportunity for women to raise their voices and create a platform for change."
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News Source : 12punto
