Celebrating women for their tremendous contribution to the society and towards the development of their villages as well as the country, NEN in Meghalaya observed International Women’s Day on 8th March at Mawryngkang village, Ri-Bhoi District. Villagers from Plasha and Mawryngkang displayed their culture through dance, folk songs etc. A self-composed song by Banker Kharkongor,…
North East Network celebrated International Women’s Day 2021, across Assam. The theme was “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world on the way to the Generation Equality Forum”. NEN in Assam lined up events that highlighted Women’s leadership role within her family, community and the society at large. The campaign…
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence was observed internationally from 25th November on the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and concluded on 10th December during the International Human Rights Day to signify that Women Rights are Human Rights. In observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against…
The ‘16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign’ is observed globally every year from 25th November till 10th December. The Campaign seeks to end all forms of violence against women and girls and strives to prevent gender-based violence in private and public spaces. The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the working population around the…
Socially relevant plays have immense social impact, and it is precisely for this reason that, with the objective of reaching out to a larger audience and sensitizing them on the issue of Domestic Violence, North East Network organised a street play in Paltan Bazaar area, Shillong in collaboration with the Aganwadi workers. Local children…
During Covid-19 , crimes against women and children have intensified locally as well as globally. To raise awareness on the issue, a Bike Rally was held within the city to spread awareness on Gender based Violence, on 5th December, 2020 in Shillong, Meghalaya. The rally was held as part of the 16Days Activism Campaign, by…
Come and be a part of this world wide campaign with us North East Network in the 16 Days of Activism and make a difference. If you want to know more about the 16 Days Activism campaign click on the link: https://www.unwomen.org/…/take-action/16-days-of-activism #16daysofactivism2020 #GenderbasedViolence #OrangeTheWorld
North East Network annually celebrates the 16 Days Activism Campaign against Gender-Based Violence, a global movement to create mass awareness on ending violence against women and the marginalized population. This years’ theme is “Orange the World: Fund, Prevent, Respond, Collect!” Meghalaya a state that boasts about the matrilineal system with its myth of women holding…
