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ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2023

United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. 44,000+ student leaders from 3,300+ campuses across 170+ nations applied to join the Class of 2023. 260+ campuses worldwide (just 9%) in 38 countries were selected to host 4,000+ Millennium Fellows for the Class of 2023.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT AARATRIKA SANTRA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2023.

XIM University | Bhubaneswar, India | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 7 | Emerging Technologist

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Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Alexis

Project Alexis is a way to offer a silent shoulder to rest and a helping hand for
those who feel different. Sexual orientation and gender identity are integral aspects of our selves and should never lead to discrimination or abuse. In a world that may seem strange or has made them feel ostracized, self-acceptance is important. And only with acceptance can one focus on equality. How can one fight for equality or believe that they deserve equality, when one cannot accept themselves as they are? In this world which views everything through heteronormative lenses, misinformation and misconceptions are rampant. The baseline division which classifies something as masculine and feminine creates confusion and a sense of insecurity. Admittedly, the world has gone through changes and this issue has been noted and accepted; with more and more people now coming out of their shell and removing the lenses but it is far from being over. Misinformation about gender-identity is rampant which has created confusion and more questions than answers. health. Project Alexis is a way to provide correct information through articles, stories, art, craft, posters and many other ways to battle misinformation and help one feel comfortable in their own skin; it is about not making one feel alone and feel that there are others out there. There is a spectrum out there, colours of rainbow- not just pink and blue.

About the Millennium Fellow

Aaratrika Santra is studying Computer Science and Engineering at XIM University in Bhubaneswar, India. She is an avid reader and writer who firmly believes that art has ways that transcends language, political, social and cultural boundaries bringing people together. Her education is focused on data and it's intricacies, bridging the gaps across all networks. She is fascinated by Indian mythology, it's influence on society and what they reflect. After graduation, she intends to delve deeper into the world of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity- a balance of offense and defense, of privacy and transparency.

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