Themed as Building Transformational Leadership – Towards Equitable and Sustainable Change, the workshop for grassroots women leaders was an attempt to prepare grassroots women leaders to drive social and ecological change among their collectives. From understanding patriarchy and power to taking hands-on-training in compassionate farming practices, the workshop was a wholesome experience for all our women…
Millet is a crop that ensures food security and can support the livelihood of many communities. In Nagaland, millet is also deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of indigenous communities. However, with rapid changes and development, the reliance of communities on millet has reduced over the years. Making way for the millet-based biodiverse farming…
A historical and archival exhibition of the Tezpur Mahila Samiti, “Sisters of Tezpur”, was organised and displayed in the XVII National Conference of the Indian Association of Women’s Studies (IAWS) at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala from 7th to 10th September. It located the history of the Tezpur Mahila Samiti and the town of Tezpur in the larger…
The first meeting of the local complaint committee (local committee) formed by the Kamrup Metro district administration under the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (SHWWP) (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, was held here on Thursday, 12 July 2023. The meeting was presided over by the Executive Director of North East Network, Anurita Pathak Hazarika.…
The training programme on personal safety was conducted for teachers and parents of three NEN Meghalaya’s active working communities. It was conducted across several villages throughout August 2023. The programme was conducted in the villages of Umsaw, West Khasi Hills District on the 7th and 9th of August; in Rymbai, East Jaintia Hills District on…
In another initiative to strengthen the ecosystem of support services for survivors of gender-based violence, NEN Assam organised an Interface in Dahali Karka High School, Kamrup. Attended by different stakeholders, the programme focused on creating awareness on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The programme started with an introduction by Rashmi Rekha…
NEN Assam organised Menstrual Health Awareness Campaigns on the occasion of International Youth Day 2023. Around 312 students participated in the programmes across 6 districts of Assam including Darrang, Golaghat, Udalguri, Dhemaji, Kamrup, and Sonitpur. The programmes were not limited to female participants alone, as a discussion on menstrual health and menstrual rights should involve all…
The establishment of Gramin Mahila Kendras (GMK) or Rural Women’s Centre is a result of NEN’s long-felt need for creating a safe space for survivors of gender-based violence as well as for community women. In 2012 NEN conducted a study on domestic violence in rural Assam. 1200 survivors were interviewed in 8 districts. The findings…
The World Environment Day, 2023 was celebrated on June 5 in Dom Marwein area West Khasi Hills District. This area is an upcoming tourist attraction and was identified by NEN’s Women Join Action Committee of the area. The JAC was newly formed and facilitated by NEN, the group came into being after many illegal incidents that…
NEN organised a “Grow your Own Food” Program at Wahliewlong Village, West Khasi Hills District. With the objective to promote food security and a healthy nutritious food for the children, NEN in Collaboration with the two Lower Primary Schools of the village had organised the program by allowing children to feel responsible for the food…
