She is a hero

I created She is a Hero to reflect the powerful resilience of women who face enormous challenges every day. From the oppression in Afghanistan to the bravery of Gisèle Pelicot in France, to the unsettling prospect of Donald Trump—a convicted criminal—potentially regaining the U.S. presidency, these stories show us the strength it takes to resist and persist.

In Afghanistan, women are being forced into silence at unimaginable levels. The Taliban’s recent ban on women even hearing each other’s voices in religious spaces is an added layer of control on top of years of restrictions. Afghan women are being erased from public life, a chilling reminder of how easily women’s rights can be taken away.

Then there’s the courage of Gisèle Pelicot in France, who’s facing her trauma openly in court after years of horrific abuse by her ex-husband. She has chosen to bring her story to the public, shifting the shame from herself to the perpetrators, and inspiring a movement for change in France. She’s shown that healing and justice come from reclaiming her voice, even in the face of deep pain.

And in the U.S., there’s a sobering possibility that Donald Trump—a man convicted of felony charges—could actually regain the presidency. His previous policies and rhetoric have undermined women’s rights and reproductive freedoms. The fact that he remains a viable candidate highlights how wealth and privilege can subvert justice, and raises questions about what his potential return could mean for women’s protections in America.

This piece honours the everyday acts of heroism that often go unnoticed. She is a Hero is about resilience, the quiet determination of all women around the world who refuse to let their voices be taken from them. It’s a reminder that heroism isn’t always loud or obvious—it’s in the strength to keep going, to speak out, and to stand for justice, even when the odds are overwhelming.