16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Worldwide, the 16 Days of Activism begins on 25th November and ends symbolically on 10th December which is the Human Rights Day. The global campaign which originated in the USA in 1991 is now observed in every nook and corner of the world and thus, it sees a…
In observance of 16 Days of Activism on Gender-based Violence Today well into the 21st Century, women have carved a niche for themselves in the field of academics, business, management and form a large section of the unorganized sector workers in India. However, structural violence against women is as rampant if not intensified across professions…
North East Network Nagaland organised an Experience Sharing Workshop for women millet farmers of the North East in Kohima on 4th December. Supported by the Millet Network of India (MINI), the workshop brought together 56 participants comprising of millet farmers from Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur and Kalimpong (West Bengal), and NGO representatives like SURE, SSC, NESFAS…
In observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Ending Gender-based Violence in communities often requires end to end response. In more cases than not women do not report cases of violence and abuse due to the lack of the contingency plan post reporting. Over the years North East Network Meghalaya has frequently…
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence (PWDV) Act 2005 was enacted by the Government of India to tackle the rising incidences of violence against women in the domestic spheres in India. The Act categorises domestic violence as physical abuse, sexual, verbal and emotional abuse and economic abuse.…
Domestic violence is deeply rooted in our society and it violates life, dignity and safety of women in private spheres. Article 39A, of the Constitution of India, ensures to provide free legal aid by suitable legislation or schemes for securing justice. However, the majority of the population remain unaware of the prevailing legal system of…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.” –Alanis Obomsawin This quote rings more bells today than any other time in history. Farming as a profession has…
After the 73rd amendment of the Indian constitution in 1992, the Panchayati Raj Institutions achieved constitutional recognition in 1993. The Assam Panchayat Act was promulgated in 1994. Panchayati raj is a three-tier system, viz. Gram (Village) Panchayat, Anchalik (Intermediary or Block level) Panchayat and Zilla (District) Parishad. Gram Sabha is another tier added at the…
The 4th World Conference on Women’s Shelter kicked off at Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan. The four-day event was attended by1400 delegates who included both government and NGO representations from 120 countries. The theme of the Conference was‘ Impact and Solidarity’ and was meant for sharing of knowledge, exchange of ideas and mutual support to bring…
Adolescence is complex and more than just a transition process. However, it has been described, in a limiting fashion, as a phase of human development or a transition between childhood and adulthood that is marked by the biological changes of puberty related to physical maturity. We have all witnessed that most parents do not discuss…