Miss Trans Global

Miss Trans Global
FormationMay 1, 2020; 4 years ago (2020-05-01)
FounderMiss Sahhara, (since 2020)
(Executive Producer/
President)
TypeBeauty pageant
HeadquartersLondon, England
Location
Official language
English
Current titleholder
Kevhoney Scarlett of  France
AffiliationsTransValid, TransBeauty Magazine
WebsiteMissTransGlobal.com

Miss Trans Global is an annual international pageant for transgender women.[1][2][3][4] The event broadcasts live on multiple social networking websites from London, England. It has gained traction for transgender advocacy, raising awareness about queer culture and LGBT concerns, particularly in countries where transphobia and homophobia are prevalent.[5][6][7][8][9] The pageant presents itself as a safe space for transgender women to share their experiences through speeches, talent shows, and artistic performances..[10][11][12]

Mela Habijan of the Philippines won the first edition of Miss Trans Global in an event held virtually on September 12, 2020.[13][14][15][16][17][18] Sruthy Sithara of India won the second edition where she was the first Indian transgender woman to win an international transgender pageant.[19]

The current winner is Kevhoney Scarlett of France, who was crowned on 6th of September, 2024, in London, United Kingdom.[20][21][22]

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