Philippines to Host 1st Edition - Miss United Countries 2016

Miss United Countries is an international beauty pageant that stands for the advancing of sustainable developmental advocacy, policies and programs that promote the growth of the international community as to assist to eradicate current problems. Moreover the pageant promotes the unification of nations, sharing and exchanging experiences, and practices in order to bring about a progressive international community. The pageant stands for developing the world using beauty queens as advocates and ambassadors for their countries in matters to also do with social, economic activities, including tourism and culture The pageant is open for young unmarried ladies between the ages of 17-30 who would be contesting for the title of ‘’Miss United Countries ‘’.   . The pageant compliments the none political vision and mission of the United Nations Organization. 
 
Every year, after going through the ‘Miss United Countries Camp( contestants Camp )  in Philippines, on a pre-determined evening during each November, one female will be officially crowned as “Miss United Countries” in a glittering, red carpet event that will stand out as the single most sizzling evening on the world’s events calendar.The pageant provides a forum for today's young women to express their viewpoints, talents and accomplishments during the ensuing year and it also provides young women with a vehicle to further their personal and professional goals .The pageant however runs consistent with the newly set Sustainable development goals of the United Nations Organization held at the  Summit on 25 September 2015, where world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackle climate change by 2030.  

One of the main features of Miss United Countries Pageant is advancing the empowerment of women. Over many decades, the United Nations has made significant progress in advancing gender equality, including through landmark agreements such as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Gender equality is not only a basic human right, but its achievement has enormous socio-economic ramifications. Empowering women fuels thriving economies, spurring productivity and growth. Yet gender inequalities remain deeply entrenched in every society. Women lack access to decent work and face occupational segregation and gender wage gaps. They are too often denied access to basic education and health care. Women in all parts of the world suffer violence and discrimination. They are under-represented in political and economic decision-making processes.. Miss United Countries deeply addresses such challenges. It is a dynamic and strong champion for women and girls, providing them with a powerful voice at the global, regional and local levels.       
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)      

   
 
1. To effect the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; 
2. To Advance the empowerment of women   
3. To promote world peace and development.  
4. To focus on matters pertaining to the SDGS, Sustainable development goals implementation and results. 
 5. To advocate for matters that affect the international community in order to bring change and sustainable solutions.  
6. To promote equality and universal rights  
7. To promote cultural and tourism development globally.  
8. To promote the use of culture, tourism, encouraging the use of raw materials and intellectual property as a tool for sustainable social and economic development.    

                                                                                 ‘’Beauty Unifying the World.’’  

Mission Statement: 
‘’Using pageantry and beauty queens as an engine that adds value to the sustainable development of the world and for the emancipation of women.                    



The pageant games are a combination of what the pageant stands for in terms of vision, objectives and the mission. They are to test contestant’s character and personality attributes so that the judges will come up with a deserving candidate after tabulating marks on the grand Finale of the main event. Being Miss United Countries shall not only be based on the modelling side of the pageant. These pre events ‘’ Pageant Games ‘’ shall showcase and have the following outcomes:   

 SDG Advancement 
 Women Empowerment 
 Tourism Promotion 
 Leisure and Entertainment 
 International Unity  
Leadership Skills. 
 Character Building 
 Team Building. 
 Education. 
 Cultural Exchange.    
  


This shall be a conference centred on discussing and presenting solutions to world issues, matters that affect each country and continent .Best speech shall be given the title –  Miss Countries SGD Ambassador  

 
Activity played at a Tourist Destination where a winner would be crowned based on performance of completion of the task.  
   

Contestants grouped in teams as to compete against each other. They would be required to choose one SDG (sustainable Development Goal, and to come up with the best social responsibility program in Host Country which shall be implemented in collaboration with one of the sponsors.     
   
iv. Cosmetics and Hair Competition 
 v. Themed  - Video Photo Shoot  


Contestants are required to give presentations on their country’s state in terms of sustainable development goals, and how each contestant thinks they would be accomplished. 3 Minutes is given to every speaker to make a presentation. The best speaker shall be crowned as the SDG Advocate of the Year.    



 Contestants are required to come up with a 3 minute speech which should have elements of positive thinking, motivation and inspiration. Best inspirational/ Motivational speaker shall be given the Title, Inspirational Queen.  viii. Dream Chaser –Entrepreneurship Presentation   




Official Website -www.misscountries.us

email: misscountries@misscountries.us