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 MD KAWSAR AHMED, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Jahangirnagar University | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Advancing SDG 16, SDG 10 & UNAI 6
" “Justice, equality, and awareness drive my passion for law and my work. Being part of the Millennium Fellowship will allow me to amplify my efforts in ensuring no one is deprived of justice and that every citizen understands their rights and duties. The skills and network I gain will strengthen my ability to create legal awareness and promote human rights, aligning my mission with the UNAI principles and SDGs. I am excited to use this platform to turn my vision of a legally empowered society into a concrete and lasting reality.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Legal Awareness for All
Legal Justice for Everyone (LJFE) is a project to help people—especially women, low-income families, and minorities,to know their
fundamental legal rights and the country's laws. Legal problems most people face are just because they don't know much about the law. I once witnessed a terrifying incident in my neighborhood in which a man was arrested by police under false charges. The police officers had no valid documents, but the family was unable to do anything to stop the arrest. Fearing and being powerless to assist, they even tried to bribe the police. It was only with the intervention of a local lawyer that the man was released. This would have been done in a very different way if the family were aware of their rights and how to act legally. That's the nub of the matter this project is trying to solve. With "LJFE" we attempt to make legal concepts simple and easy to comprehend for all. We will use simple content, workshops, and learning videos to raise awareness. The objective is to empower people with the knowledge to look after themselves and act sensibly when faced with legal conflicts and better stand up for themselves and their societies
About the Millennium Fellow
Md Kawsar Ahmed, born and raised in Dhaka, is a dedicated 2nd-year law student studying in Savar. From an early age, he has been deeply aware of citizens’ legal rights and fundamental human rights. Passionate about justice, he consistently helps those in need of legal assistance. Currently, he is working on a project aimed at ensuring that no one is deprived of justice, and that every person understands the law, their rights, and their duties. With unwavering commitment, Kawsar strives to build a society where justice is accessible to all and legal awareness is a shared responsibility.
