I stand before you today not just as an individual deeply invested in the image, dignity and integrity of beauty pageants, but as a concerned citizen who values human rights and ethical conduct. It is alarming to observe and experience the decay of our pride - the Miss Universe Organization - under the leadership of Nawat Issarakrisil, the current national director. He is not only tarnishing our national reputation, but is visibly abusing power, exploiting contestants and tarnishing the integrity of this esteemed organization.

It's no secret that Nawat has been using the pageant platform wrongfully. He exploits these young women as marketing tools to promote his own product line. This represents not only a conflict of interest, but an egregious exploitation of the venerable institution he is meant to safeguard. His actions are marring the reputation of the organization, which has stood as an international symbol of women empowerment for years.

The misuse of power by those in authority is nothing new, but it is especially disconcerting when it happens in entities like the Miss Universe Organization, which commands a global following and is intrinsic to many national identities. It's high time we held those in power accountable for their actions that dent the organization's reputation. The values that Miss Universe espoused - empowering young women, encouraging social responsibility - are being undermined as we speak.

We must not stand idle as the character and legacy of an institution like Miss Universe gets compromised. Our call is clear: Nawat's current position as the national director and executive director of Miss Universe Organization is incompatible with his actions. We urge the organization to take immediate action to dismiss Nawat from his role.

Please, join us in this fight for justice, integrity, and in defense of the young women who represent a brighter future. Sign the petition to remove Nawat for the betterment of the Miss Universe Organization and the upholding of its respected ideals.