Through this blog series “Her Story” we share the faces and stories behind the grassroots movement by NEN for a society free of gender based violence and discrimination. Joining the global #IWD2022 campaign this series reflects the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”
Art has the power to change society and shift the power of imagination into collective development. Young people represent a powerful force for social change and have an important role to play in creating a gender equal society. With this aim, North East Network organised a portrait making workshop at Dahali Karka High School, Nohira…
Assam has recorded the highest crime rate against women, according to the NCRB data. The rate is calculated as the number of crimes recorded per 1,00,000 population. Assam’s crime rate against women is 154.3 – which is almost thrice the national average of 56.5. Full report: https://www.thequint.com/neon/gender/assam-highest-crime-against-women-ncrb#read-more
North East Network (NEN), Assam has set up its 4th Gramin Mahila Kendra (GMK) in Udalguri District, Assam on 29th April 2022. Earlier NEN had established 3 GMKs in three districts of Assam viz. Darrang, Kamrup(R) and Golaghat. Women facing domestic violence are provided socio-legal counselling through trained barefoot counselors in these Kendras, enabling them…