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 KARNIKA HAREESH GAIRA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Hidayatullah National Law University | Raipur, India | Advancing SDG 5, SDG 15, SDG 3 & UNAI 3
" Driven by a belief that law can be a powerful tool for social and economic transformation, I strive to create solutions that are both just and sustainable. The Millennium Fellowship offers a platform to deepen my impact, connect with like-minded change makers, and translate ideas into tangible initiatives aligned with the SDGs. I am excited to learn, collaborate, and amplify my capacity to serve communities more effectively. "
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
Karnika Gaira is a dedicated law student at HNLU, Raipur, with a keen interest in corporate law, competition law, and IPR. Passionate about combining legal acumen with commercial insight, Karnika aspires to work on high-value transactions and policy-driven mandates. Her adaptability, collaborative mindset, and commitment to excellence drive her ambition to contribute meaningfully to India’s evolving legal landscape. She is also a strong advocate for women's rights, especially menstrual rights, which falls in place with her agenda of sustainability and social responsibility in the world.
