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 FATIMAH OLUWABUKUNMI LAWAL, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
Osun State University Osogbo | Osogbo, Nigeria | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 4 & UNAI 6
" I am thrilled to be a Millennium Fellow because it empowers me to amplify my voice and accelerate my mission to create a world where girls and women can thrive without fear of gender-based violence. Through my work, I aim to shatter societal barriers and ignite a revolution of equality, justice, and freedom. I believe that every individual deserves to live a life of purpose and dignity, and I am committed to making that a reality, one step at a time. And with my knowledge gained from the millennium program, I would be able to impact more positively into what I am passionate about and the activities would also be in line with UNAI principles "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Her Voice Matters
Her Voice Matters initiatives is based on creating equitable and sustainable future where every girl in Nigeria has full autonomy over her future, life and health and eventually design a future that no longer tolerates gender discrimination/stereotypes through awareness, education, health and policy reform advocacy especially at the local level, to address the challenges faced by women and enact legal protections to secure their rights. Including the male gender was very important as they can also help in advocating for and supporting their female counterparts. Girls experiencing abuse or other issues can seek counselling, mentorship and peer support in a supportive environment.
About the Millennium Fellow
Fatimah Lawal Oluwabukunmi is a 19-year-old Nigerian activist and student, born and raised in Osogbo, Osun State. She is currently pursuing a degree in Public Health at Osun State University.
Fatimah is driven by a fierce passion for empowering the female gender and promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). Her dedication to creating a safer and more equitable world for girls and women is evident in her tireless efforts to address gender-based violence and advocate for their rights.
Through her work, Fatimah aims to challenge societal norms and barriers that hinder the progress and well-being of girls and women. Her ultimate goal is to contribute to a world where every individual can thrive, free from discrimination and violence.
As a young leader, Fatimah embodies the spirit of change and is an inspiration to her peers. Her commitment to public health and gender equality is a testament to her vision for a better future, and she continues to work towards making a lasting impact in her community and beyond.
