RW MAGAZINE Issue 36 – FEB 2026
February arrives wrapped in expectation. Red roses, grand gestures, and a narrow definition of love that often leaves women carrying far more than they receive. This edition of Raising Women Magazine gently resists that script. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, we chose to centre love as it is actually lived by women: complex, layered, and deeply […]
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As we arrive at the final pages of 2025, this
Christmas edition feels both tender and collective. It
is a pause between what has been and what is
quietly becoming. A season of warmth, reflection,
and honest stock taking, wrapped in the familiar
comfort of family, memory, and hope.
This issue is about finishing well. Not with noise or
perfection, but with intention. Across these pages,
we explore purpose, resilience, womanhood,
healing, and the quiet power of choosing peace in a
world that constantly demands performance.
Being the cover star of this final issue is not about
visibility, but responsibility. It is about holding space
for reflection and renewal, and reminding ourselves
that growth often arrives softly. In wisdom earned,
boundaries honoured, and rest finally embraced.
As the year closes, I hope this edition meets you
gently. Whether you are celebrating milestones,
sitting with loss, or rebuilding in silence, remember
this, finishing strong is not about how the year
looked, but how you choose to step forward.
Here is to light, intention, and the courage to begin
again. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
great New Year
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This May, we’re not just making noise, we’re making statements. And who better to lead the charge than our cover star, Stephanie Busari? Journalist… Trailblazer, Truth-teller. The kind of woman who doesn’t just report the headlines, she rewrites them.
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As April bows out (with questionable grace), we’re serving a masterclass in audacity, because why whisper when you can roar? This issue is a love letter to women who rewrite rules without permission.
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Spring is here, and with it comes a season of reinvention, both for nature and for us. This month,
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If March had a mood, it would be bold. And that’s exactly the energy this issue delivers.
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This March, as we celebrate Women’s Month, we honor the bold, the brave, and the unstoppable. From the halls of power to the quiet corners of personal struggle, women are rewriting narratives, shattering ceilings, and refusing to be silenced.
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Here we are on the final day of 2024, ready to bid farewell to a year that has been anything but ordinary. In this ninth issue of Raising Women Magazine, we celebrate 100 women who shaped our world over the past twelve months, proving yet again that brilliance knows no borders.
International Day of Girl Child: Raising Women Initiative Hosts Transformative Workshops for Over 1000 Girls in Lagos, Inspiring Confidence and Ambition
October 12, 2024 Dr. May Ikeora, Executive Director of RWI and convener of the workshop, kicked off the event by encouraging the girls to define their own paths and pursue their dreams fearlessly. “This is such a pivotal time in your life,” Dr. May said, addressing the girls. “The choices you make in secondary school […]
RWI workshop inspires young girls to dream big, overcome challenges
October 12, 2024 Dr. May Ikeora, Executive Director of Raising Women Initiative (RWI), kicked off an empowering workshop for young girls, encouraging them to define their own paths and fearlessly pursue their dreams. “The choices you make in secondary school can shape your future. You are the leaders of tomorrow,” Dr. Ikeora told the girls, […]