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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.

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UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ANIKA SEHGAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.

National Law University Delhi | New Delhi, India | Advancing SDG 16 & UNAI 6

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" Empathy and justice are the cornerstones of my work. Being a Millennium Fellow will amplify my efforts to provide legal aid to those who need it most. The collaboration and skills gained through this fellowship will strengthen my ability to bridge the gap between legal systems and marginalized communities, making justice more accessible. I am excited to deepen my commitment to social impact, and to empower those who are often overlooked by the law. "

Millennium Fellowship Project: Project Nyayasetu

Project Nyayasetu meaning 'bridge to justice', is aimed at precisely what it signifies. In furtherance of the Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong
Institutions, it attempts to bridge the divide between the promises of justice and the
actualization of justice in two stages. Firstly, by informing ordinary citizens their right to hold their institutions accountable. We make it easier for them to see that their governance systems are beholden to them. Having shown the justice that is promised, we then aim to realize the path to those ends by assessing the way to actualize that promised justice by reviewing the legal aid mechanisms in place. The Project is founded on two verticals wherein one deals with legal aid and the other with the right of citizens to be informed in matters of public governance. This twostep project, we hope can make that divide just a little bit smaller and justice a little more real.

About the Millennium Fellow

Anika Sehgal is a law student at the National Law University, Delhi. With a passion for justice and equality, Anika is committed to using her legal education to make a tangible difference in society. Her current project focuses on providing legal aid to those in need, ensuring that access to justice is not limited by socioeconomic barriers. Through this initiative, Anika aims to empower marginalized communities by offering them the legal support they deserve. Their long-term goal is to continue advocating for social justice and equity within the legal system.

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