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 AAFREEN ABDUL SATHAR, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune | Pune, India | Advancing SDG 3, SDG 16 & UNAI 3
" At a time like this, where humanity and empathy in the world are being distorted dangerously due to rising climate doomism, racism, misogyny and such problems, it is important now more than ever for this young generation to create a social impact for a better world. By becoming a part of the Millennium Fellowship, I hope to use the platform to raise awareness not only regarding gendered justice and intersectional feminism for my project but also to collaborate with Millennium Fellows in my school and all over the world for a diverse social impact. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Mosaic: Our Vibrant Community
We are working on a project that focuses on supporting women who have experienced violence or harassment. The goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where they can share their stories and access resources. We're also engaging law students and professionals in this effort, as their involvement is crucial in advocating for policy changes and creating a more just and equitable society. We aim to raise awareness about these issues and advocate for policies that protect women's rights by teaching the concept of gender justice. Additionally, we're providing free counselling services to help women heal and recover through a website that shall maintain the anonymity of the victims and also provide services from therapists doing pro bono work. By combining support services, advocacy, and community engagement, we're working towards a future where women can live free from violence and harassment. Ultimately, we're working towards creating a more equitable society where women are treated with dignity and respect.
About the Millennium Fellow
Aafreen Abdul Sathar is an aspiring lawyer studying at the Symbiosis Law School, Pune. She has worked on various research projects, including "The Aftermath of Domestic Violence "and "A Look at Generative AI in terms of Intellectual Property Rights," and is currently undertaking research on several topics of social importance. Aafreen, in addition to her academic pursuits, has also engaged in social work with domestic violence shelters and schools for children with special needs. Bold and passionate, Aafreen aims to use the platform the Millennium Fellowship provides to raise awareness, most notably for gendered justice and equality in her country.
