Transgender Woman Makes History as First to Win Miss Netherlands Title

• Rikkie Valerie Kollé becomes first transgender woman crowned Miss Netherlands.
• Kollé hopes to advocate for transgender rights and healthcare in her new role.
• She has faced backlash and threats but remains focused on using her platform.
• As Miss Netherlands, Kollé will compete at the Miss Universe pageant.
• Her win signals progress but highlights work still needed for trans acceptance.

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