Addressing the issue of Violence Against Women is incomplete without a thorough understanding of masculinity and its relationship with discrimination and VAW. With this objective, a workshop was organized by NEN on the 24th-25th April 2019, at Don Bosco Institute, Kharguli, Assam. The workshop was focused on understanding the construction of masculinity, its dynamics of power…
Earth Day which is held worldwide on 22nd April is all about appreciating the uniqueness of our planet with its incredible biodiversity.On 13th April, NEN team with 53 young, high school students from Chizami went for a nature walk to Pfurhobo-Ketu, a forested area in Chizami. A discussion on Forest and ecosystem services were held.…
North East Network organized a 3-day Capacity Building Workshop on Gender and Sexuality for NEN team members from all state offices, on 26-28th March 2019. The Workshop was facilitated by Talking about Reproductive Sexual Health Issues (TARSHI), New Delhi. TARSHI works on issues related to sexuality, provides capacity building to stakeholders such as teachers, organizations…
According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there has been an 83% increase in crimes against women between 2007 and 2016. The state of Meghalaya is no exception to this. Violence against women here come in forms of Domestic Violence, Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Desertion and many more, and those without a home are most vulnerable In…
Nagaland is currently facing a daunting reality of escalating water crisis. NEN chapter of Nagaland has been working towards examining water issues in the context of Nagaland and deepen people’s understanding of the issue and discuss ways forward towards ‘Leaving No One behind Water for All’.In observance of the World Water Day, North East Network…
North East Network in collaboration with Asom Mahila Sangha, All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) and Sadou Asom Pragatisheel Nari Sanstha celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2019 at Gauri Sadan, Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati Assam. This year’s theme was ‘Think Equal, Build Equal, Innovate for Change. The discussion that centred around the topic “Religious Fundamentalism,…
Last week was an eventful one for the team. NEN Meghalaya organised a 2 days training for women weavers of Korstep Village in Ri-Bhoi district. The training which took place on 19th and 20th March 2019 was attended by almost 40 women weavers of the area. Furthermore, continuing our efforts to strengthen the movement against violence…
It was an eventful and exciting day for team NEN in Meghalaya with three programs being organised in East and West Khasi Hills, on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2019.NEN and Shatjingshai Social Service Society, Banuin observed the day through an awareness programme cum debate in Baniun village, East Khasi Hills District. Participants were made…
Women are the primary providers for the community and what better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than focusing on women’s role in the context of biodiversity. NEN Nagaland organized the 10th Edition of Biodiversity Festival to coincide with International Women’s day on 7th and 8th March 2019. The 2 days event was based on…
In an effort to learn from and share experiences form the work field, a five member team from NEN visited Bhumika, a women’s collective based in Hyderabad. Bhumika focuses on all women’s issues including domestic violence to promote violence-free lives for women in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. During the two day exposure Trip, NEN team…