Razeba, Nagaland On the 17th of April, NEN organized a Health and Nutrition Programme here with the agenda to promote the consumption of indigenous food through the introduction of innovative recipes to cater to modern taste and preferences with the idea of introducing healthier options of consumption. In the workshops, the 1000 days and Hand…
The importance of community participation in ending gender based discrimination cannot be emphasized enough and drama is one of the few tools that hits the nail on the head. With this idea in mind, North East Network conducted ‘Natak Xiku Somaj Gorhu’, a community theatre Workshop from 3rd – 5th May, 2019 at Mirza, Kamrup.…
North East Network (NEN) and Gramya Resource Centre for Women (GRCW), Hyderabad, supported the Nagaland Mahila Kisan Aadhikar Manch (MAKAAM) in organizing a 2-day capacity building workshop on Women Farmer Rights in Kohima on 29th and 30th April 2019. The aim of the workshop was understanding concepts of agro-ecology and sustainability, exploring and indentifying women farmers’…
Addressing the issue of Violence Against Women is incomplete without a thorough understanding of masculinity and its relationship with discrimination and VAW. With this objective, a workshop was organized by NEN on the 24th-25th April 2019, at Don Bosco Institute, Kharguli, Assam. The workshop was focused on understanding the construction of masculinity, its dynamics of power…
Earth Day which is held worldwide on 22nd April is all about appreciating the uniqueness of our planet with its incredible biodiversity.On 13th April, NEN team with 53 young, high school students from Chizami went for a nature walk to Pfurhobo-Ketu, a forested area in Chizami. A discussion on Forest and ecosystem services were held.…
According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there has been an 83% increase in crimes against women between 2007 and 2016. The state of Meghalaya is no exception to this. Violence against women here come in forms of Domestic Violence, Sexual harassment, Trafficking, Desertion and many more, and those without a home are most vulnerable In…
Nagaland is currently facing a daunting reality of escalating water crisis. NEN chapter of Nagaland has been working towards examining water issues in the context of Nagaland and deepen people’s understanding of the issue and discuss ways forward towards ‘Leaving No One behind Water for All’.In observance of the World Water Day, North East Network…
North East Network in collaboration with Asom Mahila Sangha, All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) and Sadou Asom Pragatisheel Nari Sanstha celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2019 at Gauri Sadan, Dighalipukhuri, Guwahati Assam. This year’s theme was ‘Think Equal, Build Equal, Innovate for Change. The discussion that centred around the topic “Religious Fundamentalism,…
Last week was an eventful one for the team. NEN Meghalaya organised a 2 days training for women weavers of Korstep Village in Ri-Bhoi district. The training which took place on 19th and 20th March 2019 was attended by almost 40 women weavers of the area. Furthermore, continuing our efforts to strengthen the movement against violence…
It was an eventful and exciting day for team NEN in Meghalaya with three programs being organised in East and West Khasi Hills, on International Women’s Day on 8th March 2019.NEN and Shatjingshai Social Service Society, Banuin observed the day through an awareness programme cum debate in Baniun village, East Khasi Hills District. Participants were made…