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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2022

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. Over 31,000 young leaders on 2,400+ campuses across 140+ nations applied to join the Class of 2022.  200+ campuses worldwide (just 8%) were selected to host the 3,000+ Millennium Fellows.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT MEENU SAJI PHILIP, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2022.

Stella Maris College | Chennai, India | Advancing SDG 10 & UNAI 7

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" Being a part of the Millennium Fellowship will enlighten the 'ordinary me' to an
'extraordinary me' by enhancing my leadership skills within me which will equip me to be the 'voice of the voiceless' and to think globally and act locally. Through this program, I will get to reach a wide range of people which would help me to know more about the real-life problems faced by them. Facing real-life problems is way tougher and different than we heard of. I believe that this program will equip me not only to face any issues in my life confidently and bravely but also to become a helping hand to those who are in need. This program will also develop my interest in social service, girls' education and gender equality. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Sanctuary

Our project titled ‘Sanctuary’ aims at creating a forum and a safe space amongst the students of our college. The project is based on SDG 10, ‘Reduced Inequalities’ and the 7th UNAI principle, ‘Intercultural dialogue’. Its main objective is to create a space where student can express their concerns about the impact of societal issues on them. More than just a place of discussion, we hope to get in touch with mental health professionals and NGOs so that we can connect people in need of such services.

The project aims to be a multi-purpose forum and a safe space for women in our college community to express themselves without the fear of judgment. Sanctuary will also help share information and encourage healthy discussions on various intersectional themes such as colourism in India, menstruation taboos and more, culminating in the path to gender equality. Additionally, Sanctuary will augment the discussion forum with social media exploring experiences, as well as devising additional targets to accomplish the goal of gender equality. While Sanctuary has synthesized as a conversation starter, it aims to evolve into a sound solution of appreciable value.

About the Millennium Fellow

Meenu Saji Philip is a final year B. Com Student from Stella Maris College, Chennai. She enjoys learning about culture, people and practices; and is a strong feminist. From her childhood, she developed a passion for women's rights and become more self-aware of the danger of sexism and inequality that threatens women's rights. Throughout her high school years and currently in her college years, she participated and organized several events that helped many women escape their miserable lives and acquire education. Meenu aspires to be in a professional field where she can provide her contributions to the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Goals.

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