Ela se recusou a usar biquíni no concurso de Miss Universo como forma de protesto e luta pela diversidade

A modelo britânica Muna Jama, de 27 anos, se recusou a desfilar de biquíni durante o concurso de Miss Grã Bretanha. O motivo? Ela é muçulmana. “Se não faço isso na praia, porque eu faria isso aqui, para ganhar pontos?”, disse.

Muna sugeriu aos organizadores que, no lugar do traje de banho de costume, ela usasse uma espécie de saída de banho. O pedido foi aceito, e a miss desfilou lindamente pela passarela, ainda que estivesse vestida e se diferenciando as outras candidatas.

Além da coragem de se impor em um evento mundial e com regras conservadoras e até mesmo machistas, a jovem é co-fundadora da uma startup de combate ao abuso infantil e tráfico de crianças na África, a Cloudless Research. Inclusive, ela conta que se inscreveu no concurso para ganhar visibilidade para a causa.

“Esses concursos são associados com beleza, mas com o passar dos anos eles mostraram que podem ser uma plataforma para mulheres que querem usar esta visibilidade de outra forma”, disse em entrevista ao Metro. Muna não venceu o concurso, mas sua atitude foi uma grande vitória a favor do respeito e diversidade!

It takes bravery, emotional resilience and most importantly surrounding yourself with strong minded people who are prepared to make great sacrifices to welcome permanent and positive change. I may not be able to unwrite a moment in my life but I know a moment will never define me. I will always rise above your expectations and pushed past your limitations. You are what you say you are, and your imaginations can be your worst enemy unless you overcome your fears. Be careful of what you think of others because it's a reflection of what you are. Work at being a better person, and one day we can welcome a better World. . . This moment has proved that I am capable of almost anything I set my mind to and limitations is a status waiting to be changed. I thank everyone who stood beside me and believed in my vision. ??❤??????? . . #missuniverse #mugb2017 #missuniversegb #fear #migrant #refugee #positive #change #love #modelling #friends #family #girls #pageant #empowerment #inspiration #inspire #aspire #history #munajama #caftan #kaftan #stage #london #dubai #love #indonesia #malaysia @missuniversegb Photographer @leedarephotography

A post shared by Muna Jama (@ms_munajama) on Jul 18, 2017 at 8:56am PDT

A proud highlight for me this year, what an amazing experience! I made history! The contestants and I raised so much money and most importantly raised awareness for Strongbones Children's Charity and Sheroes Hangout in India. Opportunities like this do not come around often so it's important to make the most and take in every moment like it's your last. I have had a great and positive response from people from all walks of life and could not be more thankful that this opportunity has made our paths cross. Big thank you to Paula and Miss Universe for the chance and of course I can't forget the lovely ladies that I had the pleasure to share the stage with – to all the Miss Universe Great Britain finalist ??? and congratulations to Anna Burdzy, well done beautiful! ????? #missuniverse #maraldress #mugb2017 #onecrown #blacksash #munajama #missuniversegb #pageant #dress #eveningwear #London #NewYork #Paris #girls #women #power #strength #empowerment #red #black #white #MissUniverse #page #pageantry #catwalk #Model #history @missuniversegb . Photography @nickreynoldsphotography

A post shared by Muna Jama (@ms_munajama) on Jul 18, 2017 at 8:28am PDT

Help me congratulate the outstanding and beautiful Anna Burdzy as Miss Universe Great Britain 2017 ?❤?????, I'm proud to have come this far with the pleasure to share the stage with all these incredible women! ❤ for this I feel like a winner ?? thank you for following me on my journey, it wouldn't have been the same without your encouraging messages, constant support and nonstop love that I was able to make history for the first time ever! Thank you ????? . . . mugb2017 #missuniversegb #cardiff #threecountries #blacksash #Mercurecardiffhollandhouse #missuniversegb #missuniversecardiff

A post shared by Muna Jama (@ms_munajama) on Jul 16, 2017 at 12:05am PDT

DAY 2: Celebration dinner. #mugb2017 #missuniversegb #cardiff #threecountries #blacksash #Mercurecardiffhollandhouse #missuniversegb #missuniversecardiff

A post shared by Muna Jama (@ms_munajama) on Jul 14, 2017 at 3:44pm PDT

There is no doubt if you uphold your beliefs and worship, you uphold your principles, you uphold the right mindset, and remain forever thankful, sit back and watch God almighty give you new opportunities and another chance. ?? #determination #outfit #red #millionairemindset #goals #ready #bikini #kaftan

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