Published in The Indian Express, Keeping Seeds, Feeding Families highlights the work of North East Network in supporting women farmers who are safeguarding agricultural biodiversity in Nagaland. The story features the women-led seed bank that preserves over 150 indigenous crop varieties, including traditional rice, millets, beans, and gourds. Read the full article to learn more…
On International Women’s Day, Iaimanda A. Ryngksai, state coordinator of NEN Meghalaya, was invited as a panelist for DD Meghalaya’s women’s programme Karimpi. The discussion, centred on this year’s theme – Give to Gain, highlighted women’s empowerment, collective progress, and the importance of sharing opportunities to build more inclusive and equitable communities. Watch the video below…
What does workplace safety really look like beyond policies? Anurita Pathak Hazarika, Executive Director at North East Network, shares a powerful perspective on how workplaces can be made safer for women. Published in The Assam Tribune, POSH Act – The Inside Story emphasises the importance of awareness, strong implementation and sensitisation of employees.
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.
Through the Womens Work Matters series, we focus on various forms of women’s work, its intricacies and the challenges women face during work.
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…
Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a pervasive issue, affecting many children, particularly girls. However, very few of these cases are reported, and even fewer perpetrators are convicted. Perpetrators committing CSA are also rarely questioned by families, societies and communities. To address this bleak reality, North East Network (NEN) took the initiative with local governance bodies,…
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…
Capacity Building Programme for Women Peer Leaders, 4th – 6th December: The sessions involved engaging exercises and group discussions that highlighted gender, patriarchy and gender based violence against women, children and gender minorities. Peer leaders crafted a comprehensive grassroots work plan to address and redress the impact of GBV on women. The sessions equipped our…