A grim news surfaced on 15th May 2024, involving the sex trafficking of young women and minor girls from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh. Various instances of violence, torture and bondage also came to light as one of the survivors escaped and reported it. North East Network along with women’s groups, activists, individuals and academics made…
This World Environment Day, NEN is joining the global community with the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration”. Through Voices from the Field, we are aiming to generate awareness on land/ecosystem regeneration, and influence community decisions and actions in protecting their land.
This World Environment Day, NEN is joining the global community with the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration”. Through Voices from the Field, we are aiming to generate awareness on land/ecosystem regeneration, and influence community decisions and actions in protecting their land.
This International Women’s Day, Dr. Monisha Behal, Chairperson of North East Network, was honoured with the very first Rajabala Das Award by Handique Girls’ College. We also extend heartfelt congratulations to her on receiving the prestigious Prag Prerona Award. Ben Baideo’s tireless efforts towards ensuring women’s rights in the North East region (NER) of India serve as a true inspiration for many.
Through the Womens Work Matters series, we focus on various forms of women’s work, its intricacies and the challenges women face during work.
North East Network Nagaland celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March with 370+ women in Phek and Kohima districts under the theme “Inspire Inclusion”. At Chizami, NEN in collaboration with Nenterpise, brought together rural women (artisans & farmers), village leaders, and women societies/associations to celebrate women’s contributions, achievements, and leadership within their households and…
In Madanryting, Shillong, 120 participants, including women peer leaders, faculty, students, outreach workers, community leaders, and health workers, gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). North East Network (NEN) marked its first IWD observation in Shillong back in 1998, focusing on discussions around women’s participation in electoral politics. Since then, IWD has become a platform…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a global celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women of all identities. Beyond that, it is also a call for action to eliminate gender inequality in this world. The roots of International Women’s Day trace back to the year 1908…
‘Biodiversity- Building a shared future for all’ “Sowing a seed in the soil is an act of faith” stated Amba Jamir, Independent Policy and Development Strategist in his keynote speech at the 15th Biodiversity Festival, organised by North East Network at Chizami Village, Phek district, Nagaland. The 15th Edition of the NEN Biodiversity Festival was…
Wekoweu Tsuha Leading Grassroots Movements and Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods Wekoweu Tsuha, affectionately known as Akole, serves as the State Coordinator of North East Network (NEN) in Nagaland. Over the years, she has been at the forefront of grassroots women’s movements, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable development models. One of her focuses lies in…