Dharamsala, Oct 16 (ANI): Dharamsala witnessed a congregation of beauties from across the globe as they came to meet His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, to seek his blessings before they take forward their fight for 'Women Empowerment'. They also met the 17th Karmapa, Ugyen Trinley Dorjee. The former beauties said they support the cause of Tibet. Diana said that after she was crowned Miss Bikini, she felt her voice would reach the masses. A beauty queen from Venezuela, Carmine, said women's empowerment is an issue that needs to be addressed across the globe. Experts say gender equality makes economic sense and improving the status of women and girls can enhance productivity, improve development outcomes and make key institutions more representative.