Statement in support of Fátima Bosch and the dignity of all women

FOR INMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW YORK- August 22, 2026. Miss Universe has always been more than a stage, a crown, or a competition. At its heart, it is a global community of women: women from different countries, cultures, and generations who have found in this platform an opportunity to be seen, to be heard, and to use their voices with purpose.

Today, we raise those voices together.

Violence, intimidation, humiliation, disrespect, and mistreatment of women, in any of their forms, are unacceptable. No woman should ever feel that she must remain silent to protect an opportunity, a position, a title, or a dream.

When Fátima Bosch raised her voice in defense of her dignity following the treatment she experienced from Mr. Nawat Itsaragrisil, she reminded women everywhere of something fundamental: respect is not something we earn through silence. It is a right.

And when other women stood beside her, they reminded us of something equally powerful: we must take care of one another.

Across generations and continents, titleholders, National Directors, former Miss Universe winners, delegates, and women who have been part of this Organization raise their voices in solidarity with Fátima and against any conduct that seeks to humiliate, intimidate, diminish, or silence a woman.

This is not about nationality, competition, titles, or crowns.

This is about dignity.

Women supporting women cannot simply be a phrase. It must be a commitment to listen, to protect, to stand beside one another, and to speak when silence would allow mistreatment to continue.

We must continue building an Organization where empowerment is not merely something we speak about on a stage, but something we practice when it matters most; where every woman knows that she can say, “This is not right,” without fear, and that standing up for herself will never mean standing alone.

To Fátima: we see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.

Today, together, we raise our voices against mistreatment, intimidation, and abuse, and in unwavering defense of the dignity, safety, and respect of every woman.

The Miss Universe Organization.