A Miss Samoa contestant, Miracle Afele, says there is widespread discrimination against disabled people in Samoa.
Ms Afele made history earlier this month when she became the first deaf person to participate in the pageant.
She told RNZ Pacific that during the pageant, she endured online bullying.
The eventual winner of the contest, Moemoana Schwenke said she was aware of negative comments being directed at the contestants.
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RNZ Pacific