“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…
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…
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…
A 5-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for the NEN Farm School (NFS) was held at the NEN Resource Center, Chizami, bringing together 9 participants from 7 local partner organisations across 7 districts of Nagaland. The training was facilitated by Kuttss from Teaching Where It Matters, who was the resource person for the programme. This intensive…
In February 2025, 39 women farmers and youth members of North East Network, Assam, came together in Guwahati for a capacity-building workshop focused on seed sovereignty. The workshop aimed to strengthen the role of local communities in promoting indigenous seeds—vital for ensuring food security, preserving biodiversity, and enhancing climate resilience. Facilitated by Samir Bordoloi of…
In the months of January and February 2025, North East Network (NEN) facilitated exposure trips for its trained women leaders to the One Stop Centres (OSC) and Police Stations (PS) in the East Khasi Hills and West Khasi Hills districts. This initiative included 12 women from the Survivors Group in Mawbah, 10 women from the…
From 4th to 7th February 2025, 26 young changemakers from the Mirdan Youth Collective of NEN Assam came together on the scenic island of Majuli, Assam, for an intensive and transformative workshop focused on Patriarchy, Feminism, and Gender-Based Violence. Through a series of interactive sessions, deep discussions, and creative activities, participants explored critical themes such…
On 26th February 2025, North East Network (NEN), in partnership with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), West Khasi Hills District (WKHD), organised an interface meeting to equip communities with knowledge of various legal protections and entitlements available to marginalised groups, including women and children. It also created awareness of schemes for child-friendly legal services,…
To mark the launch of eco-tourism initiatives led by women, North East Network (NEN), Meghalaya, in collaboration with the Dorbar Shnong of Wahliewlong and Khartein, Eastern West Khasi Hills (EWKH), organised the Ri-Saw Kun Festival. In the earthy terrains of Wahliewlong, EWKH, around 260 participants gathered to celebrate community, culture, and nature. The festival was…
In July 2024, India marked a major shift in its criminal justice system by replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act with three new legislations: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). These changes have…