Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters speaks on sexual harassment

Los Angeles - Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters didn't shy away when asked to comment on sexual harassment just after being crowned.

"If women take hands and stand together, we are unbreakable," said the 22-year-old Miss South Africa, "and we can say no to the things that are wrong in the workplace, at home or wherever you might go."

In the U.S. dozens of politicians, Hollywood executives and actors, and media personalities are facing accusations of sexual misconduct, sparked by a wave of allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.

The topic arose during Sunday's competition when a fan-submitted question asked why it's important for men and women to work together to address the issue of sexual misconduct.

Demi-Leigh has helped develop a program to train women in self-defense in various situations after she was robbed at gunpoint a month after she was crowned as Miss South Africa.

She also said she wants to champion other causes during her yearlong reign.

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