Through Her Lens feature This feature highlights the work and perspectives of Anurita Pathak Hazarika, Executive Director of North East Network, and her long-standing commitment to gender justice, community leadership, and grassroots advocacy in Assam. Through initiatives focused on women’s empowerment, violence prevention, and livelihood support, her work continues to amplify the voices and lived…
A local complaints committee meeting under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act highlighted the importance of creating safer and more accountable workplaces for women in Assam. Chaired by Anurita Pathak Hazarika of North East Network, the meeting focused on sensitising members about workplace sexual harassment, complaint procedures, inquiry mechanisms,…
The barefoot counsellor initiative led by North East Network has played a vital role in supporting survivors of domestic violence across rural Assam. Through community-based counselling, psychosocial support, and referrals to legal and government services, trained grassroots women leaders have helped create safe and accessible spaces for women facing violence and discrimination. Operating through Gramin…
Witch-hunting continues to remain a form of gender-based violence that disproportionately affects women across rural and Indigenous communities in India. In this 2022 feature published by Sydney Criminal Lawyers, representatives of North East Network discuss their ongoing work to combat witch-hunting, strengthen women’s rights, and advocate for justice and community awareness in Northeast India. Through…
Anurita Pathak Hazarika, Executive Director of North East Network, has dedicated over two decades to advancing women’s rights, grassroots leadership, and gender justice in Assam. Inspired by the organisation’s feminist vision and the leadership of Monisha Behal, she has worked extensively to create safe spaces for women through Gramin Mahila Kendras across rural Assam, while…
Published in The Hindu, the report highlights a concerning decline in the number of women candidates contesting Assam’s Assembly elections. From a high of 91 women candidates in 2016, the number has steadily dropped. Anurita P. Hazarika of North East Network described the trend as “worrisome,” noting the contradiction between women’s high voter turnout and…
Published in The Indian Express, Keeping Seeds, Feeding Families highlights the work of North East Network in supporting women farmers who are safeguarding agricultural biodiversity in Nagaland. The story features the women-led seed bank that preserves over 150 indigenous crop varieties, including traditional rice, millets, beans, and gourds. Read the full article to learn more…
On International Women’s Day, Iaimanda A. Ryngksai, state coordinator of NEN Meghalaya, was invited as a panelist for DD Meghalaya’s women’s programme Karimpi. The discussion, centred on this year’s theme – Give to Gain, highlighted women’s empowerment, collective progress, and the importance of sharing opportunities to build more inclusive and equitable communities. Watch the video below…
What does workplace safety really look like beyond policies? Anurita Pathak Hazarika, Executive Director at North East Network, shares a powerful perspective on how workplaces can be made safer for women. Published in The Assam Tribune, POSH Act – The Inside Story emphasises the importance of awareness, strong implementation and sensitisation of employees.