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.