Two of the stories you’ll find in this year’s package are about ordinary women who, in the face of personal tragedy, took extraordinary actions. In the fall, Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old grandmother in Provence,

They’re not just leaders—they’re dreamers, creators, and changemakers who transform challenges into masterpieces. Their stories aren’t written in ink but in bold strokes of action, vision, and heart.

W hen we sit down to think about the Women of the Year each winter, we ask ourselves the same question: What are the most significant issues facing women and girls around the worl