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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
In Meghalaya, where the youth population significantly exceeds the national average, young people face challenges such as limited access to quality education, high dropout rates, unemployment, substance abuse, and gender-based discrimination. In response, North East Network (NEN) initiated the first Youth Collective from Meghalaya in Laitkseh, West Khasi Hills. This group of 21 young individuals,…