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,…
In July 2024, North East Network (NEN) Meghalaya conducted a series of capacity-building programs focused on Gender, Rights, and Entitlements. These sessions were held with two key community groups: the Survivors Group from the Mawbah Community Support Centre on July 20th, with 20 participants, and the Women Collectives from the Madanrting Community Support Centre on…
Menstrual Hygiene Day is an annual campaign observed every 28th of May to raise awareness about menstrual health and hygiene, break myths and taboos surrounding menstruation and end discrimination faced by menstruating individuals irrespective of age and identity. This year, in line with the global theme “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld”, NEN has taken steps to…
North East Network Nagaland celebrates International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8th March with 370+ women in Phek and Kohima districts under the theme “Inspire Inclusion”. At Chizami, NEN in collaboration with Nenterpise, brought together rural women (artisans & farmers), village leaders, and women societies/associations to celebrate women’s contributions, achievements, and leadership within their households and…
In Madanryting, Shillong, 120 participants, including women peer leaders, faculty, students, outreach workers, community leaders, and health workers, gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD). North East Network (NEN) marked its first IWD observation in Shillong back in 1998, focusing on discussions around women’s participation in electoral politics. Since then, IWD has become a platform…
International Women’s Day (IWD) is not just a date on the calendar; it’s a global celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women of all identities. Beyond that, it is also a call for action to eliminate gender inequality in this world. The roots of International Women’s Day trace back to the year 1908…
In the village of Marngor, West Khasi Hills District, NEN Meghalaya observed One Billion Rising (OBR) 2024, in collaboration with the Department of Music, Martin Luther Christian University, Shillong. The community gathered to take a stand against gender-based violence (GBV) through different celebrations and artistic expressions. According to WHO, 1 in 3 women experience intimate…
In solidarity with the global community, North East Network (NEN) organised the One Billion Rising (OBR) campaign on 13th February, bringing together 120 young students at Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School in Chizami. This campaign highlights the all-pervasive presence of gender-based violence (GBV) in this world. According to WHO, 1 in 3 women experience intimate…
1 in 3 women experience intimate partner violence and/or non-partner sexual violence at least once in their lifetime (WHO). This alarming statistic equates to a population of 1 billion women and girls, highlighting the all-pervasive presence of gender-based violence (GBV) in this world. Every February, women, youth and allies rise together against GBV, fostering a…
Around 37 participants, including doctors, nurses, mental health professionals, the District Social Welfare Officer, One Stop Centre members, and representatives from local NGOs in Ri-Bhoi District, actively engaged in an Interface cum Panel Discussion organized by NEN Meghalaya in collaboration with Civil Hospital, Nongpoh. The event focused on the “Importance of Health Care Response to…