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…

Seeds for Freedom: Assam

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…

Towards a Resilient Future: Workshop for Mirdan Youth Collective in Majuli: Assam

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…

Interface Meeting with Community: In Collaboration with DLSA: Meghalaya

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,…

Ri-Saw Kun Festival – Celebrating Women-Led Eco-Tourism: Meghalaya

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…

Navigating India’s New Criminal Laws – Implications for Women’s Rights and Justice: Assam

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…

Celebrating a milestone of 30 years of empowering women and International Women’s Day: Meghalaya

North East Network (NEN) is proud to mark its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of tireless efforts towards empowering women and promoting gender equality in the North East region of India. In Meghalaya, this milestone celebration coincided with International Women’s Day 2025. The celebrations, on 10th March, 2025, brought together around 126 participants including NEN…

GMKs of NEN marks International Women’s Day and celebrates 30 years of NEN in 6 districts of Assam

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,…