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,…
A grim news surfaced on 15th May 2024, involving the sex trafficking of young women and minor girls from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh. Various instances of violence, torture and bondage also came to light as one of the survivors escaped and reported it. North East Network along with women’s groups, activists, individuals and academics made…
This International Women’s Day, Dr. Monisha Behal, Chairperson of North East Network, was honoured with the very first Rajabala Das Award by Handique Girls’ College. We also extend heartfelt congratulations to her on receiving the prestigious Prag Prerona Award. Ben Baideo’s tireless efforts towards ensuring women’s rights in the North East region (NER) of India serve as a true inspiration for many.
On 17th February, The Shillong Times covered an article about a one-day workshop titled “Legal Awareness of Women and Child Rights and Child Labour” held at the Social Mobilisation and Learning Centre (SMELC), Dakopgre. Iaimanda Ryngksai, the State Coordinator of NEN Meghalaya, was a distinguished speaker in this workshop organised for Nokmas, Traditional Heads. This…
24th January 2024: The Directorate of Health Services (Family Welfare) cum State Appropriate Authority under the PCPNDT Act, Government of Assam, felicitated Anurita Pathak Hazarika, Executive Director (in-charge) and State Coordinator of NEN, for her commendable work and contributions to gender justice for women and girls. The felicitation took place as a part of the…
The Green Hub Fellowship is a one-year residential program based in Tezpur, Assam, for youth across the northeast states of India and North Bengal which uses video as a tool to engage and empower youth in environment conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and social change. The fellowship is especially for youth from indigenous communities, economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and remote…
2-3 December: In a momentous celebration of the Millets Festival held at Kisama Heritage Village, North East Network (NEN) emerged as a pivotal part advocating for millet-based bio-diverse farming systems. NEN joined in these celebrations as a technical partner to the Department of Agriculture. This event also saw the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of…
NEN actively participated in the XVII National Conference of the Indian Association for Women’s Studies, which revolved around the theme “Women’s Studies and Women’s Movement: Challenges and Resilience.” This conference, held from September 7th to 10th, 2023, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, served as a vibrant platform for multifaceted feminist dialogues and discussions; where students, scholars, activists,…
Li Cheh Kro (LCK) Weavers Producer Company Limited held its 3rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 29th, 2023 at Chizami Town Hall in Phek, Nagaland. At the business hour, LCK’s Chairperson Thunolu Chirhah congratulated the Company for achieving a milestone as it has completed its two years. She shared about the Company’s Memorandum of…