May, 2015 In 2013, NEN initiated a programme called Capacity Building of Grassroots Women Leaders for Peace with the objectives of strengthening women’s participation in decision-making processes and addressing issues of Violence against Women. The process began with 30 participants across various districts of Assam. Trainings were followed by their participation in surveys and studies on domestic…
7-8 September, 2014 Gender and Sexuality training for women with disabilities conducted by Shishu Sarothi and North East Network in Guwahati, September 2015. Sessions included building conceptual clarity on gender, understanding sexuality, perspective building on violence against women and training participants on survey methodology. At the end of the two days, a forum named Bijoyani…
NEN collaborated with Assam Police HQ to organise an Orientation workshop on Gender, Violence against Women and New Laws for active members (18 women & 19 men) belonging to village defence parties (VDPs)from 10 different districts of Assam. It was a certificate programme for 2 days and was conducted from 22 to 23 September 2015…
Date: 17 February There is a rising demand from women groups for prosecution of all criminals who sexually abuse women and girls. This resolution was taken on the occasion of One Billion Rising, an event held recently in the city to protest violence against women. In a statement issued here on Saturday, a volunteer of the…
The Shillong Times: 29 November 2011 SHILLONG: A Support Centre with a three-pronged approach— health care, counselling, and vocational training focusing on women who are survivors of various crimes was inaugurated by the Deputy Chief Minister in charge of Health and Family Welfare, Rowell Lyngdoh, at Shillong Civil Hospital here on Monday. This centre, which…