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 AVNI VASHISTHA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida | Noida, India | Advancing SDG 4, SDG 4 & UNAI 3
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it offers a rare opportunity to connect with a global community of changemakers who share my passion for justice and human rights. This fellowship allows me to transform my dedication to advocacy into meaningful impact, working alongside others who are equally committed to creating a more just and equitable world. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: IlluminatEd
IlluminateEd is a project that focuses on providing innovative education to underprivileged children, addressing the gap in access to quality education despite it being a fundamental right in India.
At IlluminateEd, we go beyond traditional learning by exposing children to engaging, real-life scenarios where they can apply their mind. We cover a range of topics, including gender equality, fundamental rights and duties, safety, personal hygiene, child labor, child marriage, and other social issues, all taught in their mother tongues.
Our approach emphasizes on critical thinking and the practical application of knowledge.
Additionally, we work to spread awareness about the importance of education, encouraging parents to enroll their children in schools.
About the Millennium Fellow
Avni Vashistha is a third-year law student at Symbiosis Law School, NOIDA, with a strong passion for human rights and social justice. She has made significant contributions to global discussions on human trafficking, including co-authoring a report for the United Nations Human Rights Commission. Her dedication to research and advocacy is driven by her commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and effecting systemic change. After graduation, she plans to further specialize in international law and human rights, with the aim of making a lasting impact on global policy and justice.
