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 BILIKIS OYINKANSOLA OGUNSAKIN, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Obafemi Awolowo University | Ife, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 2
" I’m excited to be a Millennium Fellow! This opportunity will enhance my advocacy for
women's rights and gender equality, allowing me to connect with like-minded peers
and access valuable resources. With this support, I’m excited to make an even greater
impact in my community and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Her Future, His Strength
"Her Future, His Strength" is a targeted outreach program to empower secondary school girls and boys with critical knowledge and skills for their holistic development. The project focuses on educating girls about reproductive health, menstrual hygiene, and the dangers of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), while also addressing boys' mental health and emotional well-being.
The program aims to create a generation of informed and resilient young individuals who can make better decisions for themselves, while also promoting gender equality and emotional intelligence.
From August to December 2024, our project will engage communities through awareness programs, targeted training, and social media campaigns. We are committed to creating a safer, more inclusive environment where both women and boys can thrive, breaking down barriers and fostering mutual respect and understanding.
About the Millennium Fellow
Born and raised in Nigeria, Bilikis Ogunsakin is a law student at Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, where she passionately advocates for women's rights and gender equality. With a focus on empowering women, raising awareness about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), and promoting mental health awareness and breaking gender stereotypes among boys, Bilikis actively participates in campus initiatives and leads projects aimed at educating and empowering her community. Driven by her commitment to creating meaningful change, she strives to foster a supportive environment for those affected by these issues and contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
