A transgender woman named Rikkie Kollé makes history as first transgender woman to be crowned in Dutch history.
"I want to be a voice and role model for all young women and queer people," Kollé said in a statement shared with USA TODAY. "I know better than anyone else what it's like to feel alone and not be surrounded by only positive thoughts."
Ko7llé said that when she was younger and came out as Trans, it wasn't easy. "I struggled and it was a very rough time. Today, I am stronger than ever before."
She added that she aims to bring change as the new Miss Netherlands with hopes that younger generations will have a better experience.
"It's never too late and help is always there. That has always been my guiding principle and I want help and spread it with my own story and experience," she said.