ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2024
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 52,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2024 on 6,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 280+ campuses worldwide (just 5%) were selected to host the 4,000+ Millennium Fellows.

UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT NEHA PUTTASWAMY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Christ (Deemed To Be University) Bannerghatta Campus | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 6

" Justice and equity are the cornerstones of a thriving society. My passion for gender equality, diversity, and sustainability drives my commitment to challenging systemic injustices. The Millennium Fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity to collaborate with forward-thinking leaders and refine my critical approach to social justice and criminology. I am eager to translate my vision of a more just and inclusive world into concrete initiatives that resonate with the UNAI principles and SDGs. Through this fellowship, I aim to amplify my impact and contribute meaningfully to global development. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Inclusive Narratives for an Inclusive World
The project, "Unlocking History for Social Impact: A Journey into Gender Equality and Feminism," leverages historical narratives to address contemporary issues of gender inequality and bias. Drawing from the stories of Lucknow courtesans—renowned for their intellect, artistry, and subtle defiance of patriarchal norms—it creates a bridge between the past and present to challenge ingrained stereotypes.
Through educational sessions, workshops, storytelling, NGO collaborations, and digital campaigns, the initiative fosters conversations about gender roles and equality. Aligning with UN SDGs such as Gender Equality (SDG 5), Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10), and Quality Education (SDG 4), the project seeks to build empathy, inspire advocacy, and create sustainable community-driven change. By blending historical context with modern activism, it transforms historical lessons into tools for empowerment and inclusion.
About the Millennium Fellow
Neha Puttaswamy is a final-year liberal arts student at Christ (Deemed to be) University, BGR Campus,Bengaluru,India. She is a dedicated advocate for gender equality, diversity, and sustainability, with a background in project management. Neha has actively contributed to initiatives that foster inclusive and supportive environments, reflecting her deep commitment to social impact and the empowerment of marginalized communities. Aspiring to pursue a degree in Criminology and Social justice, Neha aims to address societal challenges and contribute to a more equitable world. She envisions a career where she can further these advocacies and contribute to the development of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.





