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.
Gauhati Artists’ Guild, in association with North East Network, hosted an art exhibition “From the Land of Chitralekha” from 9th to 21st March at its gallery space in Chandmari. The exhibition was inaugurated by Santwana Bordoloi, eminent film and theatre director and actor. The exhibition brought together a powerful and diverse collection of…
“Giving Voice, Gaining Justice: Breaking Barriers for All Women and Girls.” For nearly three decades, North East Network (NEN) has been part of the historic and ongoing International Women’s Day (IWD) campaign. NEN first observed IWD in 1998 in Assam and Meghalaya, and in 2002 in Nagaland. NEN has been consistently working to amplify…
KENEILE THOPI Leading with Care: Keneile Thopi’s Journey in Advancing Women’s Health and Voice Q. Can you tell us about your journey: how did you first begin working as a grassroots women leader in your community? My journey with the North East Network (NEN) began in 1998 when I was invited to attend a…
MOON BORA From Witness to Changemaker: A Grassroots Woman Leader’s Journey of Courage and Collective Power [Trigger Warning: This blog contains mentions of domestic violence and sexual violence, including abuse against a minor. Reader discretion is advised.] Q. Can you tell us about your journey: how did you first begin working as a grassroots…
LAITLIN LYNGDOH NONGLAIT From Grassroots Leadership to Sustainable Community Impact In the serene hills of Meghalaya lies the village of Nongshillong – home to a woman whose leadership gently challenges conventional ideas of education and power. Today, we spotlight the journey of Laitlin Lyngdoh Nonglait, who is a powerful leader, a resilient community worker…
With a steadfast vision to uphold women’s rights and advance gender justice in the North Eastern Region (NER), North East Network (NEN) joined the global and national community in solidarity to observe the 2026 One Billion Rising movement on 14th February 2026. The campaign was observed in Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland under the global theme…
In collaboration with FICCI FLO – Northeast Chapter, through their flagship initiative Project Dosti, North East Network is initiating a beautiful journey of digital learning. Project Dosti, envisioning Digital Literacy for All, began with a simple belief that when young people get access to technology and guidance, they find new ways to learn, dream and…
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…