The Courage to Question
We live in a world where reputation often arrives before character, popularity masquerades as goodness, and questioning authority can make you the problem. Apparently, being respected is sometimes mistaken for being beyond reproach.
Our cover woman, Rachael Denhollander, reminds us why that distinction matters. Her courage in confronting institutional abuse challenges us to reconsider what safety, justice and accountability truly mean.
Elsewhere, we explore the judgement surrounding childbirth, the invisible labour behind successful careers, the beauty industry’s obsession with perfection, and why women can cook the same meal as men yet receive considerably less applause.
From fashion and culture to relationships and motherhood, Issue 56 invites us to examine the assumptions we have inherited, including those we unknowingly perpetuate.
Because progress is not simply about celebrating extraordinary women. It is about creating a world where ordinary women and girls are heard, valued and protected.
And sometimes, change begins with refusing to look away.
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
MAY IKEORA-AMAMGBO (PHD)