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…
In July 2024, India marked a major shift in its criminal justice system by replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act with three new legislations: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). These changes have…
North East Network (NEN) is proud to mark its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of tireless efforts towards empowering women and promoting gender equality in the North East region of India. In Meghalaya, this milestone celebration coincided with International Women’s Day 2025. The celebrations, on 10th March, 2025, brought together around 126 participants including NEN…
On 5th March, 2025, the Gramin Mahila Kendras of North East Network (NEN), Assam, commemorated International Women’s Day (IWD), 2025, while celebrating three decades of NEN’s commitment towards gender justice and equality. Held across six districts—Darrang, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Kamrup (R), Sonitpur, and Udalguri—the events brought together around 700 participants including women leaders, youth, weavers, farmers,…
“Biodiversity is integral to our culture and identity, and it’s deeply connected to the struggles of our people. Unlike in many places where conservation efforts lead to the displacement of indigenous populations from their ancestral lands, the Naga people possess inherent rights over their territories. However, this right comes with a responsibility, which means we…
As we celebrate three decades of advocacy, empowerment, and change, media platforms are highlighting the journey of North East Network. Explore the links shared below. https://epaper.assamtribune.com/clip-preview/57961x3ShpCRYc50K3zJSiy4xnPS3YxRnISXG6260085 https://www.etvbharat.com/as/!state/thirty-years-successful-journey-of-north-east-network-assam-news-ass25032005684 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1296836758072689&rdid=ocPM10OrYEmb6VHq https://morungexpress.com/north-east-network-turns-30-march-22-2025 NEN at 30: Three decades championing women’s rights in Northeast India
North East Network turns 30 on 22 March 2025: Three decades of upholding gender justice and women’s rights in north east India. North East Network, popularly called NEN, was started on 22 March 1995. It was established by two young feminists, Dr Monisha Behal and Dr Roshmi Goswami from Assam and Meghalaya respectively. 1995 was…
Founded by Eve Ensler in 2012, to end rape and sexual violence against women, the One Billion Rising movement emerges each February as a powerful demonstration of solidarity. The campaign unites women, youth, and allies in their resistance to gender injustice, fostering a collective consciousness that challenges violence in all its forms. With the vision…
Reassessing Millet Resurgence and Building Resilient Communities Community-centric millet cultivations have enhanced food security and sustainable livelihoods, and strengthened climate resilience in many communities of Nagaland. To reassess the impact of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 and explore strategies to build resilient millet-farming communities, a two-day convening was held on 4th and 5th…