Toples Tropis - Celine Evangelista has expressed her support for three Miss Universe Indonesia contestants who spoke up about sexual harassment. Celine said she was impressed with the contestants' bravery to speak out and stand up against injustice.
"I am impressed with their courage to speak out. They are heroes who are fighting for their rights. They should not be afraid to stand up against injustice," Celine said on a television show.
Celine also hoped that the case of sexual harassment experienced by the Miss Universe Indonesia contestants could be a learning experience for the public to be more aware and sensitive to the issue of sexual harassment.
"I hope this case can be a learning experience for all of us to be more aware and sensitive to the issue of sexual harassment. We must be brave enough to stand up and report any case of sexual harassment that we see or experience," Celine said.
Previously, three Miss Universe Indonesia contestants, R, N, and PJ, claimed to have been sexually harassed by an official of the event organizer. The harassment occurred while the contestants were in quarantine.
The official is alleged to have asked the contestants to remove their clothes for the purpose of body checking. The contestants, who felt uncomfortable with the request, refused to do so.
In response to the case, the Miss Universe Indonesia organizer has issued a clarification. They said that the official had been dismissed from his position.
The organizer also said that they would provide assistance to the contestants who experienced sexual harassment. The assistance includes psychological and legal counseling.
The case of sexual harassment experienced by three Miss Universe Indonesia contestants has become a public spotlight. Many people have condemned the actions of the official and supported the contestants for speaking out.
This case is also an opportunity for the public to be more aware and sensitive to the issue of sexual harassment. We must be brave enough to stand up and report any case of sexual harassment that we see or experience.
