ABOUT THE MILLENNIUM FELLOWSHIP - CLASS OF 2025
United Nations Academic Impact and MCN are proud to partner on the Millennium Fellowship. This year, 60,000+ young leaders applied to join the Class of 2025 on 7,000+ campuses across 170 nations. 290+ campuses worldwide (less than 5%) were selected to host the 4,500+ Millennium Fellows.
UNITED NATIONS ACADEMIC IMPACT AND MCN PROUDLY PRESENT ANINDITA PATI, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW AND CAMPUS DIRECTOR FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Hidayatullah National Law University | Raipur, India | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 15, SDG 3 & UNAI 9
" I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it represents an opportunity to channel my passion for justice, equity, and community empowerment into tangible action. I believe that meaningful change begins when knowledge meets purpose, and this fellowship provides the ideal platform to collaborate with like-minded peers, learn from diverse perspectives, and create solutions that can leave a lasting impact. My work is fueled by the conviction that no step toward positive change is ever too small, and through the Millennium Fellowship, I aim to ensure that each step I take contributes to a more inclusive and equitable world. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Safe Futures: Education, Dignity and Care
Safe Futures is a campus-led initiative The “Safe Futures” initiative is conducted in partnership with HNLU’s Millennium Fellows. It involved direct interaction with students through thematic workshops, mentorship sessions, and awareness campaigns across selected schools. The program structure is divided into the following components:
• Education and Mentorship: Monthly sessions for students aged 10–16 focusing on academic support, awareness of rights, and moral education. HNLU student volunteers acted as mentors, offering a safe and supportive environment for open learning.
• Child Safety, Legal Awareness, and Health Education:
Workshops facilitated by Millennium Fellows focused on empowering children with essential knowledge about their rights and well-being. These sessions covered protection under the POCSO Act, safe reporting mechanisms, and general legal awareness on child rights and cyber safety, along with practical guidance on sanitation, menstrual health management, hygiene practices, and waste segregation, fostering a holistic understanding of safety, dignity, and personal care.
• Gender Equality and Respect: Structured classroom discussions and interactive activities designed to promote inclusivity, non-discrimination, and empathy.
• Animal Welfare and Environmental Sensitization (“Healing a Paw” Campaign): Promoting kindness toward stray animals, responsible pet care, and environmental preservation.
About the Millennium Fellow
Anindita Pati is a dedicated law student at Hidayatullah National Law University, passionate about constitutional law, legislative drafting, and legal aid. She actively contributes to initiatives under Pro Bono Club, IDIA NGO, HAQ (HNLU alliance for queers), and the university’s Legal Aid Committee, working to promote access to justice and legal awareness. With prior involvement in social welfare campaigns, environmental drives, and community sensitization programs, she combines academic excellence with a strong commitment to service. Anindita aims to leverage her legal education to advance social equity and contribute meaningfully to the legal profession.
