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 MUGISHA JOSEPH, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2024.
University of Rwanda Huye | Butare, Rwanda | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 6
" Hard work, persistence and teamwork are essential qualities that I consistently demonstrate in my daily life. Being accepted into the Millennium Fellowship feels like a blessing, and I am eager to utilize this opportunity to address the challenges facing our community. Currently, many people in our community struggle with issues they cannot solve independently. A lack of knowledge, skills, and opportunities often prevents us from effectively contributing to finding solutions. However, I am hopeful that this program will provide me with the necessary resources to tackle these problems head-on. "
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
Joseph MUGISHA is an attentive young gentleman pursuing his bachelor’s degree at the UNIVERSITY of RWANDA, College of Medicine and Health Science, School of Nursing and midwifery. Beyond his daily academic activities, Joseph is passionate about helping those in need. He actively advocates for the poor and participates in charitable activities that benefit his community. Given his dedication both inside and outside the classroom, I am confident that Joseph will be more a valuable asset to the Millennium Fellowship 2024 and his community at large.
