Convergence Workshop on Peoples’ Right: Role of Community Leaders

Activities, Gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls

11-14 July, 2017, Guwahati A Convergence workshop on ‘People’s Right: Role of Community Leaders’ was organised for 20 community leaders of Darrang, Dhemaji, Golaghat, Kamrup, Kokrajhar, Sonitpur and Udalguri districts of Assam from 11th July to 14th July, 2017. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. Joshamoyee Devi, Chairperson of North East Network. The resource persons…

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Empowering Women Farmers of Meghalaya

Activities, Livelihood and Resilience

13-14 June, 2017, Meghalaya North East Network facilitated a 2 days’ workshop on “Developing A Roadmap for Action towards Strengthening Convergences for Empowering Women Farmers in Meghalaya” which was held on 13th and 14th June, 2017. The programme was an initiative of Anita Jyrwa, Sr. Faculty member of State Institute of Rural Development (SIRD) and fully funded by the…

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“Crime Against Women and Girls”- Collaboration with Meghalaya Police

Activities, Gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls

June- July, 2017, Meghalaya NEN, Meghalaya, has been consistently working with the Meghalaya Police in sensitizing police personnel as well reaching out to different communities on violence against women, gender related issues and their role in responding to VAW. One of the concrete outcomes from this engagement is that the Meghalaya Police have accepted our…

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#PropertyForHer

Activities, Gender-based violence (GBV) against women and girls, Good Governance and State Accountability

29-30 May, 2017, Delhi Despite progressive social changes and laws, property rights for women in India as well South Asia remains discriminatory. Access, ownership and control over land and property plays important role in ensuring equality and social justice for women. Recognising this significance and gap 61 people from over 35 organisations, networks, unions and…

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Community Awareness Programme on VAW

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30 May, 2017, Meghalaya North East Network (NEN) in collaboration with Jaintia Hills District Police organised a Community Awareness Programme on Violence against Women on 30th May 2017 at the District Library, Jowai. The key topics covered in the programme were: 1. Crime against Women: Domestic Violence, Rape and Sexual Harassment at Public Places,2. Sexual…

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