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Miss Universe is the top international pageant that each year chooses a new queen from among about 90 participants from different countries.
Through its website, it points out that the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is global and inclusive and celebrates all cultures, origins and religions.
"We create and provide a safe space for women to share their stories and drive personal, professional and philanthropic impact," the organisation says.
"The women who participate in this international platform serve as inspirational leaders and role models for their communities and fans around the world."
El Salvador 2023
The 72nd edition of the Miss Universe pageant will take place on November 18 in El Salvador.
This event gathers more than 90 Miss Universe delegates competing for the prestigious crown.
The vibrant culture, breathtaking scenery and captivating beauty of El Salvador will frame the event.
The evening will culminate with the 71st Miss Universe, American R'Bonney Gabriel, crowning her successor.
Who is the current owner Miss Universe?
Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip, a Thai business mogul and transgender activist, is the current owner of Miss Universe.
In October last year, she announced the purchase of the pageant for US$20 million with the aim of making the organization more "inclusive" and also to hold the famous pageant "more frequently in Thailand," reports El Colombiano.
Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is CEO of media and content conglomerate JKN Global Group.
The company acquired the rights to the Miss Universe pageant from New York-based IMG Worldwide LLC, a sports, talent and event marketing company in charge of the pageant since 2015, for US$20 million.
It should be recalled that former U.S. President Donald Trump was co-owner of the rights to the pageant from 1996 until the acquisition by IMG in 2015.