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 MARÍA FERNANDA SANTACRUZ COTE, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana | Bogotá, Colombia | Advancing SDG 16, SDG 17 & UNAI 8
" I am driven by the belief that every voice matters, especially those silenced by violence and inequality. The Millennium Fellowship will equip me with the skills, network, and global perspective to transform my passion for gender equity and transitional justice into tangible impact. I am excited to collaborate with peers worldwide to create sustainable solutions that honor resilience, amplify marginalized voices, and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Tejiendo Paz
Tejiendo Paz (Weaving Peace) is an educational project that seeks to raise awareness about the different types of social conflicts that exist in Colombia. To achieve this goal, we will hold workshops, podcasts, discussions, and create a social media account. These activities will take place in the second half of 2025 and seek to reach the Javeriana University community through workshops and discussions, and Colombians through podcasts and social media presence. With this, we seek to contribute to UN SDGs 16 and 17.
About the Millennium Fellow
María Fernanda Santacruz Cote is a Colombian undergraduate student pursuing Law and International Relations at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. Deeply passionate about social justice, gender equality, and the protection of marginalized communities affected by armed conflict, she draws inspiration from her family’s resilience in the face of Colombia’s violence. Through academic research, advocacy, and participation in initiatives on transitional justice and human rights, María Fernanda seeks to amplify the voices of women and survivors. She aspires to use her education to contribute to sustainable peace, legal reform, and the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
