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North East Network, NEN - 1995

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North East Network is a women's rights organisation working in Assam, Meghalaya and Nagaland, India.

North East Network (NEN), is a women’s organisation established in 1995 during the mobilisation process for the Beijing Conference. Ever since its inception the organisation has been raising women’s rights issues, particularly within the developmental and political context of the North East region of India. In its early years the organization focused on empowerment and issues of health and livelihood. And from the beginning itself we took serious note on issues of violence that take place in conflict situations, and in the domestic sphere. NEN has been in the forefront of organisations in the region that worked to change developmental discourse from a rights perspective and demanded women’s inclusion in all political and other decision making levels. Over the years, NEN stressed on good governance as a precondition for the enjoyment of human rights and also for addressing gender based discriminations and disparities. NEN responds to specific needs of women in north east India such as gender budgetary allocations, strengthening support services for women affected by violence, and security of women in conflict areas through fact finding processes and advocacy with the government. In addition we organize training's, workshops and publish materials for stakeholders to disseminate information related to conflict, peace and women.

17/09/2026

Mary Shanthi Dairiam’s lifelong commitment to women’s rights and equality has helped strengthen the connection between human rights law and the everyday realities of women.

On her birthday, we celebrate a life dedicated to ensuring that women’s rights are recognised, protected, and upheld, and that their voices are heard where decisions are made.

15/09/2026

We extend warm birthday wishes to Monisha Behal.

From nurturing the early vision of North East Network to strengthening the voices of women and communities across the Northeast region, we celebrate her courage, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to women’s rights and social justice.

08/09/2026

NEN organised a two-day workshop on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA) in Guwahati for its Lawyers’ Pool. As part of NEN’s work to end gender-based violence against women, the workshop aimed to strengthen legal support for survivors by ensuring that the lawyers who represent them are equipped to do so with both rigour and sensitivity.

Facilitated by Renu Mishra and Fakhrun Nisa from the Association for Advocacy and Legal Initiatives (AALI), Lucknow, the sessions covered the object and scope of the Act, available reliefs, evidence and documentation, the role of Protection Officers, and Domestic Incident Reports. Participants also examined ethical and trauma-informed approaches to client counselling, key case laws, and emerging judicial trends—building a fuller understanding of how the law is translated into practice at every stage of a case.

07/09/2026

Ela Bhatt's dedication to organising informal women workers and advancing economic dignity continues to transform millions of lives. Her insistence that women workers deserved a seat at the table reshaped how we think about labour, their dignity and rights.

On what would have been her birthday, we remember a life spent proving that solidarity is a strategy, not just a sentiment.

04/09/2026

In Laitkseh, NEN collaborated with the Meghalaya Biodiversity Board (MBB), bringing traditional institutions, the Biodiversity Management Committee, members of Seng Kynthei, Seng Samla, NEN women, youth and farmer groups from eight villages for a dialogue on local stewardship and climate action.

Guided by Evanoreen Khongwir, Scientist, and Pyndeplin Lyngdoh, Project Assistant at MBB, the conversation strengthened collective commitments to conserve biodiversity, protect natural resources, and ensure that women and young people have a greater voice in shaping decisions for their communities.

03/09/2026

Every entrepreneurial journey begins with an idea, but it grows through the right opportunities and support.

In Meghalaya, NEN organised an interface meeting in collaboration with the Promotion and Incubation of Market-Driven Enterprises (PRIME), where Smt. Streamlet Sohtun, Deputy Manager, PRIME, introduced NEN-trained women to PRIME's schemes—connecting aspiring entrepreneurs with resources, partnerships, and opportunities to build sustainable enterprises.

These women have been building their skills through training by NEN in ecological farming and the production of native fruit-based products, among others. Today, they are growing produce and creating products for the market.

02/09/2026

Change often begins with a conversation, and sometimes, all it takes is a safe space to start seeing things differently.

In Mynni Mawbri, West Khasi Hills, NEN’s support group women came together to reflect on gender, rights, and the invisible work women do every day. Through shared stories and honest conversations, they left with new perspectives and small but meaningful commitments to create more equal homes.

01/09/2026

After making our World Environment Day pledges, we caught up with our team to see how they’re continuing to make sustainable everyday choices. Because every small action counts.

Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.

# sustainablefuture

31/08/2026

On the birth anniversary of Amrita Pritam, we celebrate a voice that refused to be confined by borders, conventions, or silence.

Through poetry that spoke of love, loss, resistance, and freedom, she gave language to generations searching for courage and belonging.

27/08/2026

21 fellows. From 8 educational institutions. Days of learning that went far beyond the classroom.

NEN Farm School 2026 immersed fellows in indigenous food systems and traditional farming practices — from soil and the food web to forest ecosystems, composting, and paddy transplantation, alongside storytelling, beekeeping, community seed bank visits, and agrobiodiversity walks.

Our Annual Farm School is rooted in relearning how to listen to the land, to each other, and to generations of indigenous wisdom. As the fellows head back to their own communities, we're excited to see how they carry this learning forward.

Address

7B JN Barooah Lane
Guwahati
781001

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+913612603833

Website

http://northeastnetwork.org/

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