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 DUHIREYEZU IDESBALD, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Rwanda Huye | Butare, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it empowers me to turn my passion for social health justice and sustainability into action. Together with like-minded individuals, we can create innovative solutions that drive meaningful change in our communities and beyond. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Gender Based Violence
This project aims to tackle gender-based violence (GBV) among university students by raising awareness, providing support systems, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect. University campuses are microcosms of society where students from diverse backgrounds interact, making them crucial spaces for addressing and preventing GBV.
The project seeks to:
Educate: Conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to educate students about GBV, its forms, and its impacts. The sessions will include discussions on consent, gender equality, and respectful relationships.
Support: Establish confidential support services for survivors of GBV, including counseling, legal aid, and peer support groups.
Engage: Involve both male and female students, as well as faculty, in dialogue and advocacy to challenge cultural norms and attitudes that perpetuate GBV.
Collaborate: Partner with relevant organizations and institutions to develop policies that protect students and address GBV cases effectively.
Through these efforts, the project aims to create a safer and more supportive environment for all students, empowering them to stand against GBV and foster change both within the university and beyond.
Key Deliverables:
Comprehensive GBV awareness materials tailored to university students.
Regularly scheduled workshops and outreach programs.
A dedicated support center for survivors.
Policy recommendations to improve institutional responses to GBV.
About the Millennium Fellow
DUHIREYEZU Idesbald, a Millennium Fellow, is deeply committed to fostering positive change in his community. With a background in Physiotherapy courses, he focuses on social physical health, social justice and sustainability. Through initiatives like his project called EdReach, he has developed key skills in leadership and collaboration. Idesbald believes in the power of diverse perspectives and aims to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. His experiences have solidified his dedication to creating a more equitable and sustainable world for future generations.
