On 5th March, 2025, the Gramin Mahila Kendras of North East Network (NEN), Assam, commemorated International Women’s Day (IWD), 2025, while celebrating three decades of NEN’s commitment towards gender justice and equality. Held across six districts—Darrang, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Kamrup (R), Sonitpur, and Udalguri—the events brought together around 700 participants including women leaders, youth, weavers, farmers,…
“Biodiversity is integral to our culture and identity, and it’s deeply connected to the struggles of our people. Unlike in many places where conservation efforts lead to the displacement of indigenous populations from their ancestral lands, the Naga people possess inherent rights over their territories. However, this right comes with a responsibility, which means we…
As we celebrate three decades of advocacy, empowerment, and change, media platforms are highlighting the journey of North East Network. Explore the links shared below. https://epaper.assamtribune.com/clip-preview/57961x3ShpCRYc50K3zJSiy4xnPS3YxRnISXG6260085 https://www.etvbharat.com/as/!state/thirty-years-successful-journey-of-north-east-network-assam-news-ass25032005684 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1296836758072689&rdid=ocPM10OrYEmb6VHq https://morungexpress.com/north-east-network-turns-30-march-22-2025 NEN at 30: Three decades championing women’s rights in Northeast India
North East Network turns 30 on 22 March 2025: Three decades of upholding gender justice and women’s rights in north east India. North East Network, popularly called NEN, was started on 22 March 1995. It was established by two young feminists, Dr Monisha Behal and Dr Roshmi Goswami from Assam and Meghalaya respectively. 1995 was…
Founded by Eve Ensler in 2012, to end rape and sexual violence against women, the One Billion Rising movement emerges each February as a powerful demonstration of solidarity. The campaign unites women, youth, and allies in their resistance to gender injustice, fostering a collective consciousness that challenges violence in all its forms. With the vision…
Reassessing Millet Resurgence and Building Resilient Communities Community-centric millet cultivations have enhanced food security and sustainable livelihoods, and strengthened climate resilience in many communities of Nagaland. To reassess the impact of the International Year of Millets (IYM) 2023 and explore strategies to build resilient millet-farming communities, a two-day convening was held on 4th and 5th…
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is an international campaign that annually mobilises people worldwide to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. North East Network (NEN) launched this campaign for the first time in North East region (NER) of India in the year 2005. Founded by…
As the Durga Puja festivities approach, North East Network has written a letter to the Director General of Police, Assam, urging for steps to enhance women’s safety during the celebrations. We have requested that instructions be issued to all Puja pandals and organizers to prominently display the toll-free Women’s Helpline number. Click here for more…
North East Network organised a Regional Dialogue and Exchange on Changing Patterns of Climate Change and Gendered Vulnerabilities: Feminist Voices from North-east India. It was held between 10-11 September 2024, in Guwahati. The Dialogue saw an attendance of over 100 participants from all 7 states of NE India including Sikkim. Practitioners, grassroots women’s groups, activists,…
In a series of sessions held across Assam—Mongoldoi, Kamrup (R), and Golaghat—over 108 participants gathered to honour and learn from the remarkable journey and the resilient spirit of Dr. Birubala Rabha. Birubala Rabha was an activist from Goalpara, Assam, who tirelessly raised her voice against witch-hunting. She also led an organisation – Mission Birubala location…
