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 SIYA RUPESH SHINDE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Mumbai | Mumbai, India | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 10 & UNAI 6

" Empathy and cultural understanding are at the heart of my passion for languages and advocacy. Being a Millennium Fellow will allow me to deepen these qualities and collaborate with like minded individuals to drive meaningful change. The skills and connections I gain from this experience will help me amplify my impact on gender equality, LGBTQIA+ rights, and cultural inclusivity, aligning my efforts with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to contribute to a more equitable world where every voice is heard. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Swasthya: Menstrual Health Education and GSM Empowerment
Swasthya is a social impact initiative addressing two pressing issues: Menstrual Health Education and the creation of safe spaces for Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM), including the LGBTQIA+ community. Many communities lack accurate menstrual health information, and social stigma often hinders open discussions. Additionally, GSM individuals need more safe platforms to connect and share experiences, especially those who are closeted. Swasthya’s mission is to bridge these gaps through targeted educational outreach and inclusive support networks. By distributing accessible menstrual health information and facilitating safe space sessions for GSM individuals, Swasthya aims to promote both health literacy and social inclusion, driving positive change in our community.
About the Millennium Fellow
Siya Shinde is a second-year English Literature major at Jai Hind College, University of Mumbai. As a passionate polyglot fluent in five languages, including German and French, Siya is deeply interested in languages and cultures and aspires to learn many more. Originally from India, Siya is committed to making her country a more inclusive and equitable place for people of all identities. Her dedication to gender equality, women’s issues, LGBTQIA+ rights, and feminism drives her academic and career goals. After graduating, Siya plans to pursue a master’s degree in conference interpretation in Germany and aims to work as a language interpreter in international organizations such as the UN or the EU, contributing to global communication and advocacy.








