In July 2024, North East Network (NEN) Meghalaya conducted a series of capacity-building programs focused on Gender, Rights, and Entitlements. These sessions were held with two key community groups: the Survivors Group from the Mawbah Community Support Centre on July 20th, with 20 participants, and the Women Collectives from the Madanrting Community Support Centre on…
On August 7, 2024, North East Network (NEN), in collaboration with Nenterprise – Chizami Weaves and Li Cheh Kro Weavers’ Producers’ Company Ltd., kicked off a 3-day celebration of National Handloom Day (NHD) at Hope Hall, NEN Resource Centre in Chizami Village, Phek district. The three-day long event, themed “Celebrating the Artistry of Weavers; Weaving…
The 4th Millets Festival under the theme “Small but mighty: Our Millets, Our Identity” was celebrated at the Public Ground Shamator Town on August 6, 2024. The event was organised by Self Employed Women Association (SEWA) Shamator in collaboration with North East Network (NEN) and Millet Network of India (MINI). Over 300 participants from 9…
This World Environment Day, North East Network (NEN) joined the global community with the slogan “Our land, Our future: We are #GenerationRestoration.” This campaign brought together communities across Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland, inspiring action for land and ecosystem regeneration. Together, we celebrated and committed to protecting our planet through community-driven initiatives and actions. Around 190…
North East Network, in collaboration with the Inspector of Schools, Kamrup Metro, Government of Assam, recently organised a sensitisation programme which was attended by representatives from 116 Government High and Higher Secondary Schools from the district of Kamrup Metro. This programme was graced by Tapashi Sarma, District Programme Officer, Samagra Shiksha Assam. The sensitisation programme…
Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual campaign observed every 28th of May to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene, break myths and taboos surrounding menstruation and end discrimination faced by menstruating individuals irrespective of age and identity. This year, in line with the global theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld”, NEN has taken steps to…
A grim news surfaced on 15th May 2024, involving the sex trafficking of young women and minor girls from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh. Various instances of violence, torture and bondage also came to light as one of the survivors escaped and reported it. North East Network along with women’s groups, activists, individuals and academics made…
This World Environment Day, NEN is joining the global community with the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration”. Through Voices from the Field, we are aiming to generate awareness on land/ecosystem regeneration, and influence community decisions and actions in protecting their land.
This World Environment Day, NEN is joining the global community with the slogan “Our land. Our future. We are #GenerationRestoration”. Through Voices from the Field, we are aiming to generate awareness on land/ecosystem regeneration, and influence community decisions and actions in protecting their land.
This International Women’s Day, Dr. Monisha Behal, Chairperson of North East Network, was honoured with the very first Rajabala Das Award by Handique Girls’ College. We also extend heartfelt congratulations to her on receiving the prestigious Prag Prerona Award. Ben Baideo’s tireless efforts towards ensuring women’s rights in the North East region (NER) of India serve as a true inspiration for many.