Women’s Work Matters: Ritu’s Journey
Through the Womens Work Matters series, we focus on various forms of women’s work, its intricacies and the challenges women face during work.
International Women’s Day 2024: Nagaland
North East Network Nagaland celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March with 370+ women in Phek and Kohima districts under the theme “Inspire Inclusion”. At Chizami, NEN in collaboration with Nenterpise, brought together rural women (artisans & farmers), village leaders, and women societies/associations to celebrate women’s contributions, achievements, and leadership within their households and…
International Women’s Day 2024: Meghalaya
In Madanryting, Shillong, 120 participants, including women peer leaders, faculty, students, outreach workers, community leaders, and health workers, gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). North East Network (NEN) marked its first IWD observation in Shillong back in 1998, focusing on discussions around women’s participation in electoral politics. Since then, IWD has become a platform…
International Women’s Day 2024: Assam
International Women’s Day (IWD) is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a global celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women of all identities. Beyond that, it is also a call for action to eliminate gender inequality in this world. The roots of International Women’s Day trace back to the year 1908…
15th NEN Biodiversity Festival: Nagaland
‘Biodiversity- Building a shared future for all’ “Sowing a seed in the soil is an act of faith” stated Amba Jamir, Independent Policy and Development Strategist in his keynote speech at the 15th Biodiversity Festival, organised by North East Network at Chizami Village, Phek district, Nagaland. The 15th Edition of the NEN Biodiversity Festival was…
Changemaker Interview Series: Chapter 5
Wekoweu Tsuha Leading Grassroots Movements and Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods Wekoweu Tsuha, affectionately known as Akole, serves as the State Coordinator of North East Network (NEN) in Nagaland. Over the years, she has been at the forefront of grassroots women’s movements, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to promoting sustainable development models. One of her focuses lies in…
Legal Awareness Workshop for Traditional Heads, Tura: Meghalaya
On 17th February, The Shillong Times covered an article about a one-day workshop titled “Legal Awareness of Women and Child Rights and Child Labour” held at the Social Mobilisation and Learning Centre (SMELC), Dakopgre. Iaimanda Ryngksai, the State Coordinator of NEN Meghalaya, was a distinguished speaker in this workshop organised for Nokmas, Traditional Heads. This…
Interface cum Awareness Meeting on the POCSO Act 2012: Assam
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a pervasive issue, affecting many children, particularly girls. However, very few of these cases are reported, and even fewer perpetrators are convicted. Perpetrators committing CSA are also rarely questioned by families, societies and communities. To address this bleak reality, North East Network (NEN) took the initiative with local governance bodies,…
One Billion Rising, Meghalaya
In the village of Marngor, West Khasi Hills District, NEN Meghalaya observed One Billion Rising (OBR) 2024, in collaboration with the Department of Music, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong. The community gathered to take a stand against gender-based violence (GBV) through different celebrations and artistic expressions. According to WHO, 1 in 3 women experience intimate…
One Billion Rising: Nagaland
In solidarity with the global community, North East Network (NEN) organised the One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign on 13th February, bringing together 120 young students at Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School in Chizami. This campaign highlights the all-pervasive presence of gender-based violence (GBV) in this world. According to WHO, 1 in 3 women experience intimate…