North East Network submitted a representation to the State Finance Minister, Ajanta Neog, as a response to the Government’s call for public engagement on the upcoming Budget. NEN in its submission stated that a multi-dimensional unified response to eliminate all forms of violence against women is needed for both public and private spaces. This approach…
In a horrific incident of gender based violence, a minor girl from Karbi Anglong was allegedly burnt alive by her employers on April 22, 2021. She was working as a domestic help in a household at Raha, Nagaon for the past four years. North East Network, while demanding swift justice for the victim, submitted…
Assam reported the most crimes against women in India in 2019. Is this due to an increase in crime or in reporting? Both, say women’s groups, who have released a poll manifesto demanding access to justice ahead of the assembly elections on April 6. By Sreeparna Chattopadhyay |1 April, 2021] READ FULL ARTICLE: https://www.indiaspend.com/assam/assam-worst-state-for-violence-against-women-gets-a-womens-poll-manifesto-739331
“Even as the political parties are pulling out all the stops to woo the voters through their promises and guarantees in order to wrest maximum seats, the core issues concerning half the voters of the State – the women, have largely been ignored in the party manifestoes.”- By Mamata Mishra, The Assam Tribune, March…
The ‘Women’s Manifesto-2021’, prepared by five organisations working in the field of gender equality have put forward their demands to political parties and contesting candidates. The manifesto has been prepared by NEN, Purba Bharati Educational Trust (PBET), Women in Governance (WinG), Women’s Leadership Training Centre (WLTC) and Xobdo, Assam. Read news articles here: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/assam-assembly-elections-womens-manifesto-by-rights-groups/article34098925.ece https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/womens-manifesto-by-rights-groups-for-assam-assembly-polls/2048941…
Women have become more independent, more vocal, and bolder in today’s day and age, they no longer wait for opportunities they create them. Such is the example of Home Based Workers. North East network celebrated this day by exhibiting testimonial videos and also engaging with these women entrepreneurs by conducting several pieces of training and…
Mahila Kissan Adhikaar Manch (MAKAAM), a forum for women farmer’s rights, shares few stories of women farmers who have significantly contributed to the communities in their capacities. In Nagaland, the forum comprises of organizations and individuals including NEN, NEIDA, RBA, CWWS, FPO Kohima, SEWA and others. Read More: https://www.morungexpress.com/celebrating-resilience-of…
The Centre for Women’s Studies, Dibrugarh University in collaboration with the Indian Association for Women’s Studies, North Eastern Region, organized a panel discussion on ‘Status and Future Prospects of the Women’s Studies Centres in North East India. Monisha Behal, CEO of Northeast Network was also one of the panel members. The objective was to discuss…
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Assam Tribune GUWAHATI, May 23 – A number of organisations and women’s rights groups have come out in support of the Guwahati-based woman journalist who was allegedly made to resign from a private news channel on account of her pregnancy. After the incident came to light through various social media platforms, several rights groups have…