A couple of women leaders, on a mission to Beijing, Voices raised, emotions high, decisions made. Back come they, determined, Beijing tones must ring; Born then, North East Network! a woman’s mate! Accelerated in Meghalaya, traversing rough terrain; Ten thousand narrow steps down, said they, Run –down PHCs, hungry mouths and many pains. To…
She insists that parents must ensure that daughters have rightful ownership over family property. “Men don’t typically face these challenges as women do. I firmly believe that if a woman has an equal share of property, many of her problems are resolved.” She urges more women to speak up for themselves, and their rights. …
On 16th January 2025, North East Network (NEN) organised an exposure trip to the Iatylli Eco-Camp in Rohbah, South West Khasi Hills District (SWKHD), with the aim of promoting women’s participation in land-related decision-making and strengthening rural livelihoods. Participants included members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) and seven traditional heads from villages surrounding Dom…
A 5-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the NEN Farm School (NFS) was held at the NEN Resource Center, Chizami, bringing together 9 participants from 7 local partner organisations across 7 districts of Nagaland. The training was facilitated by Kuttss from Teaching Where It Matters, who was the resource person for the programme. This intensive…
In February 2025, 39 women farmers and youth members of North East Network, Assam, came together in Guwahati for a capacity-building workshop focused on seed sovereignty. The workshop aimed to strengthen the role of local communities in promoting indigenous seeds—vital for ensuring food security, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing climate resilience. Facilitated by Samir Bordoloi of…
In the months of January and February 2025, North East Network (NEN) facilitated exposure trips for its trained women leaders to the One Stop Centres (OSC) and Police Stations (PS) in the East Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills districts. This initiative included 12 women from the Survivors Group in Mawbah, 10 women from the…
From 4th to 7th February 2025, 26 young changemakers from the Mirdan Youth Collective of NEN Assam came together on the scenic island of Majuli, Assam, for an intensive and transformative workshop focused on Patriarchy, Feminism, and Gender-Based Violence. Through a series of interactive sessions, deep discussions, and creative activities, participants explored critical themes such…
As part of North East Network’s (NEN) ongoing commitment to building safe and inclusive workplaces for women, Anurita Pathak Hazarika, Executive Director of NEN, led an awareness programme on the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. This was organised by the Assam Police Border Organisation Headquarters in Guwahati for…
On 26th February 2025, North East Network (NEN), in partnership with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), West Khasi Hills District (WKHD), organised an interface meeting to equip communities with knowledge of various legal protections and entitlements available to marginalised groups, including women and children. It also created awareness of schemes for child-friendly legal services,…
To mark the launch of eco-tourism initiatives led by women, North East Network (NEN), Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Dorbar Shnong of Wahliewlong and Khartein, Eastern West Khasi Hills (EWKH), organised the Ri-Saw Kun Festival. In the earthy terrains of Wahliewlong, EWKH, around 260 participants gathered to celebrate community, culture, and nature. The festival was…