Miss Thuy Tien and runner-up Hong Dang were upset when they were harassed in public.

Runner-up Hong Dang

On February 23, Miss Universe Vietnam 2023 runner-up Hong Dang attracted attention when she shared about being harassed in public. Specifically, at around 5 p.m. the previous day, on her way to the gym near her home, she was molested by a person on a motorbike and ran away.

After calming down, Hong Dang returned to the scene and accessed security cameras from surrounding stores to find the suspect’s license plate number. She said the perpetrator was wearing a mask, covered up, and a red helmet.

"Many women, from young to old, are harassed, abused, and forced to live in fear, shame, and silence while the bad guys get away with it," runner-up Hong Dang emphasized. She called on everyone to boldly fight against harassment. The case is currently being investigated by the authorities.

That same afternoon, Miss Thuy Tien revealed that she had also been a victim of harassment. After attending an event, she encountered a similar situation as soon as she stepped out of the elevator. Because there were many cameras around and influenced by social prejudice, Thuy Tien chose to remain silent.

Miss Thuy Tien also experienced a similar incident to runner-up Hong Dang.

"Statements like 'it's shameful for a girl to be touched', 'these things are normal' really affected my thinking. The harasser is the one who should be ashamed!", Miss Thuy Tien shared.

The two incidents show the alarming reality of harassment of women in public places. The sharing of Hong Dang and Thuy Tien is receiving attention and is being widely shared on social networks.

VN (according to Vietnamnet)

Source: https://baohaiduong.vn/hoa-hau-thuy-tien-a-hau-hong-dang-buc-xuc-khi-bi-quay-roi-noi-cong-cong-405911.html