<p>Model Andreja Pejic, who was earlier known as Andrej Pejic, has publicly come out as a transgender woman.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The model, who has appeared on covers of Elle and French Vogue, said she will solely model women's fashion in future.<br /><br />"To all trans youth out there, I would like to say respect yourself and be proud of who you are," Pejic told GLAAD magazine.<br /><br />"All human beings deserve equal treatment no matter their gender identity or sexuality. To be perceived as what you say you are is a basic human right."<br /><br />Pejic later posted a selfie on Facebook.<br /><br />"I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the love and support throughout the years. You've all helped me through this journey and I have learned a lot and really come into my own and the response to today's announcement truly overwhelmed me and reminds me of why I chose to do this publicly.<br /><br />"I think we all evolve as we get older and that's normal but I like to think that my recent transition hasn't made me into a different individual. Same person, no difference at all just a different sex I hope you can all understand that," Pejic posted on the social networking website.</p>
<p>Model Andreja Pejic, who was earlier known as Andrej Pejic, has publicly come out as a transgender woman.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The model, who has appeared on covers of Elle and French Vogue, said she will solely model women's fashion in future.<br /><br />"To all trans youth out there, I would like to say respect yourself and be proud of who you are," Pejic told GLAAD magazine.<br /><br />"All human beings deserve equal treatment no matter their gender identity or sexuality. To be perceived as what you say you are is a basic human right."<br /><br />Pejic later posted a selfie on Facebook.<br /><br />"I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the love and support throughout the years. You've all helped me through this journey and I have learned a lot and really come into my own and the response to today's announcement truly overwhelmed me and reminds me of why I chose to do this publicly.<br /><br />"I think we all evolve as we get older and that's normal but I like to think that my recent transition hasn't made me into a different individual. Same person, no difference at all just a different sex I hope you can all understand that," Pejic posted on the social networking website.</p>