As the Durga Puja festivities approach, North East Network has written a letter to the Director General of Police, Assam, urging for steps to enhance women’s safety during the celebrations. We have requested that instructions be issued to all Puja pandals and organizers to prominently display the toll-free Women’s Helpline number. Click here for more…
North East Network organised a Regional Dialogue and Exchange on Changing Patterns of Climate Change and Gendered Vulnerabilities: Feminist Voices from North-east India. It was held between 10-11 September 2024, in Guwahati. The Dialogue saw an attendance of over 100 participants from all 7 states of NE India including Sikkim. Practitioners, grassroots women’s groups, activists,…
In a series of sessions held across Assam—Mongoldoi, Kamrup (R), and Golaghat—over 108 participants gathered to honour and learn from the remarkable journey and the resilient spirit of Dr. Birubala Rabha. Birubala Rabha was an activist from Goalpara, Assam, who tirelessly raised her voice against witch-hunting. She also led an organisation – Mission Birubala location…
In Meghalaya, where the youth population significantly exceeds the national average, young people face challenges such as limited access to quality education, high dropout rates, unemployment, substance abuse, and gender-based discrimination. In response, North East Network (NEN) initiated the first Youth Collective from Meghalaya in Laitkseh, West Khasi Hills. This group of 21 young individuals,…
In July 2024, North East Network (NEN) Meghalaya conducted a series of capacity-building programs focused on Gender, Rights, and Entitlements. These sessions were held with two key community groups: the Survivors Group from the Mawbah Community Support Centre on July 20th, with 20 participants, and the Women Collectives from the Madanrting Community Support Centre on…
On August 7, 2024, North East Network (NEN), in collaboration with Nenterprise – Chizami Weaves and Li Cheh Kro Weavers’ Producers’ Company Ltd., kicked off a 3-day celebration of National Handloom Day (NHD) at Hope Hall, NEN Resource Centre in Chizami Village, Phek district. The three-day long event, themed “Celebrating the Artistry of Weavers; Weaving…
The 4th Millets Festival under the theme “Small but mighty: Our Millets, Our Identity” was celebrated at the Public Ground Shamator Town on August 6, 2024. The event was organised by Self Employed Women Association (SEWA) Shamator in collaboration with North East Network (NEN) and Millet Network of India (MINI). Over 300 participants from 9…
This World Environment Day, North East Network (NEN) joined the global community with the slogan “Our land, Our future: We are #GenerationRestoration.” This campaign brought together communities across Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, inspiring action for land and ecosystem regeneration. Together, we celebrated and committed to protecting our planet through community-driven initiatives and actions. Around 190…
North East Network, in collaboration with the Inspector of Schools, Kamrup Metro, Government of Assam, recently organised a sensitisation programme which was attended by representatives from 116 Government High and Higher Secondary Schools from the district of Kamrup Metro. This programme was graced by Tapashi Sarma, District Programme Officer, Samagra Shiksha Assam. The sensitisation programme…
Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual campaign observed every 28th of May to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene, break myths and taboos surrounding menstruation and end discrimination faced by menstruating individuals irrespective of age and identity. This year, in line with the global theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld”, NEN has taken steps to…