Linor Abargil, Miss World 1998 reveals that she was raped weeks before being crowned; her story inspires survivors to speak up

She was raped seven weeks prior to being crowned Miss World in 1998. It took her ten years to talk about it. And now as a globe-trotting victims’ advocate, Abargil encourages others to stand against sexual violence by ending their silence. Her story not only inspired many survivor but also a documentary film Brave Miss World that traces her trial and heartbreaking stories of those who chose speak up against the offenders. Meanwhile, this tear-jerker trailer of the film has gone viral across the internet. It gives an insight to Abargil endeavours to end the shame and silence that surrounds sexual violence.