{"id":26553,"date":"2023-11-20T16:15:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T16:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/my-advocacy-is-to-help-women-participate-in-media-erica-robin-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T16:15:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T16:15:15","slug":"my-advocacy-is-to-help-women-participate-in-media-erica-robin-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/my-advocacy-is-to-help-women-participate-in-media-erica-robin-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"My advocacy is to help women participate in media: Erica Robin | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the captivating display of the 72nd Miss Universe beauty pageant hosted in El Salvador, more than 80 contestants vied for the prestigious title and crown. Notably, Erica Robin, Pakistan’s inaugural representative at the beauty pageant, achieved a significant milestone by securing a place in the top 20 during the competition.<\/p>\n

The model took to Instagram with a video message, impassionedly declaring her ambition to ignite social change for Pakistani women. She began, \u201cThis is Erica Robin, I am 25 years old and I am the first ever Miss Universe Pakistan. This is the perfect opportunity for me to step in to show the brighter side of my country.\u201d<\/p>\n

Robin further relayed the goals she wishes to accomplish, courtesy of her platform, stating she would love to \u201cbreak all the stereotypes that people have for Pakistani women.\u201d The beauty queen stated, \u201cMy advocacy can help other women\u2026I would love to do that because my advocacy is to help them exercise and participate in the arts and media fields and take over.\u201d<\/p>\n

Capping her message with a strong endorsement of women’s equality and empowerment, Robin said, \u201cWomen, we are not lesser than anyone and anyone that tells you you can’t do this or that, prove them wrong. That’s why I am here and I believe that stories do make a difference and it’s high time now to show the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Miss Pakistan also relayed her gratitude to her team and fans who made her journey possible. In the caption to her post, she penned, \u201cWe made it to the Top 20! To God be all the glory and thanks to everyone who supported me from the start.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTo my National Director, Josh Yugen – all your hard work, time and sacrifice – thank you! We love you! To the Philippines where I trained, thank you! To my trainers – thanks for teaching me lessons that I will never forget. To Pakistan – it\u2019s an honour to represent you with modesty, respect and pride. I love you all!\u201d she concluded her credits.<\/p>\n

On the momentous occasion, many Pakistani showbiz personalities lauded Robin\u2019s accomplishment. Aiman Khan reshared the model\u2019s crowning video on her Instagram Story with a series of heart emojis whereas Hira Mani tagged Robin on a Story and expressed, \u201cYou put us on the map again, thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yumna Zaida and Sarwat Gilani also congratulated Robin and shared how \u201cproud\u201d they were. Complimenting the pageant beauty\u2019s demeanour and smile, Anoushey Ashraf wrote, \u201cSo graceful, and that smile\u2026wow! Fantastic representation of Pakistan! Good luck!\u201d<\/p>\n

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