Pageant goal is to restore pride to women who lost limbs to Angola 's landmines . Traavik said several nongovernmental organizations turned him down , with one labeling his idea a `` freak show . '' Organizers also want to raise awareness about danger of buried landmines . Comment: Thousands of Angolans have been maimed by landmines during 27-year civil war .
Pageant goal is to restore pride to women who lost limbs to Angola 's landmines . Organizers also want to raise awareness about danger of buried landmines . Comment: Thousands of Angolans have been maimed by landmines during 27-year civil war .