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“Strengthening Convergences for Empowering Women Farmers in Meghalaya”- Workshop at SIRD

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Nesfas

North East Network (NEN) Shillong organised a two-day workshop on 13th and 14th June 2017 on developing a roadmap for action taken towards “Strengthening Convergences for Empowering Women Farmers in Meghalaya” at SIRD (State Institute of Rural  Development), Nongsder. The … Continue reading →

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‘World’s 75% remaining biodiversity in the land of indigenous peoples’- Eastern Mirror

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Nesfas

Article published in Eastern Mirror, Nagaland Chizami, March 8(EMN): 75% of the remaining biodiversity of this world is in the land and territories of indigenous peoples, said Phrang Roy, coordinator, Indigenous Partnership for Agrobiodiversity and Food Sovereignty, Italy and chairman for … Continue reading →

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Women are the undeniable protectors of the biodiversity

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Nesfas

Women traditionally play a central role in any indigenous communities. NESFAS highlights the role of women as custodians of our agrobiodiversity and foodways. Today, March 8th marks the 106th anniversary of Women’s Day across the globe and for the indigenous … Continue reading →

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Traditional Knowledge Holder of Laitsohpliah

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Nesfas

Kong Slibon Nongrum of Laitsohpliah, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, was a renowned indigenous knowledge holder recognised by NESFAS over the last 5 years of their work for ITM 2015 . She passed away at the age of 83 on the … Continue reading →

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