From the Land of Chitralekha: Celebrating Women Artists of Assam

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…

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International Women’s Day 2026 celebrations by North East Network in Assam, Meghalaya, and Nagaland

“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…

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One Billion Rising 2026

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…

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The NEN Journey – A Poem

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…

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HER STORY: Speaking up for her Rights

She insists that parents must ensure that daughters have rightful ownership over family property. “Men don’t typically face these challenges as women do. I firmly believe that if a woman has an equal share of property, many of her problems are resolved.” She urges more women to speak up for themselves, and their rights.  …

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Exposure Trip for Traditional Heads and JAC Members to Iatylli Eco-Camp: Meghalaya

On 16th January 2025, North East Network (NEN) organised an exposure trip to the Iatylli Eco-Camp in Rohbah, South West Khasi Hills District (SWKHD), with the aim of promoting women’s participation in land-related decision-making and strengthening rural livelihoods. Participants included members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) and seven traditional heads from villages surrounding Dom…

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