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 MATIYA TAYYABA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Health Services Academy | Islamabad, Pakistan | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 5 & UNAI 3
" "My passion for women’s rights and true equity drives my vision of a society where fairness is rooted in justice, not mere equality. Becoming a Millennium Fellow will equip me with the skills, network, and platform to transform this vision into impactful initiatives. I am excited to collaborate with like-minded change makers, learn innovative approaches to social action, and contribute meaningfully toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially those advancing gender equality and empowerment for marginalized communities." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: The SDGs Force: From Ideas To Impact
The SDG Force: From Ideas to Impact is a multi-phase community initiative designed to transform innovative ideas into meaningful action. The project focused on key Sustainable Development Goals—primarily SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). In the first phase, we collaborated with the Federal Directorate of Immunization to promote the national HPV vaccination campaign. The second phase addressed maternal and child health by raising awareness about antenatal care, safe delivery, and early childhood well-being. In the third phase, we worked on improving child nutrition through education on healthy feeding practices and growth monitoring. In the final phase, we aim to promote child protection awareness, focusing on safety, rights, and prevention of abuse. Together, these phases reflect our commitment to improving community health, empowering women and children, and contributing to long-term sustainable development.
About the Millennium Fellow
Matiya Tayyaba is a dedicated BS Public Health student at the Health Services Academy in Islamabad, Pakistan. Born and raised in Islamabad, she has always been deeply committed to advocating for women’s rights and equity. Although she has yet to receive formal opportunities in activism, her unwavering determination drives her vision of a future where fairness is based on right and wrong, not mere equality. Passionate about empowering women—particularly in Pakistan, where they still face systemic dependence on men—Matiya aspires to contribute to building a society where women can thrive independently and shape their own destinies.
