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 BANDA SHARANYA REDDY, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Pune | Pune, India | Advancing SDG 10, SDG 16 & UNAI 3
" "I am deeply passionate about making justice accessible to everyone, especially those from marginalized and underprivileged communities. I have seen firsthand, through my internship at the Telangana High Court, how many people struggle with legal challenges simply because they are unaware of their rights or how to access free legal aid. I believe that with the right awareness, resources, and guidance, we can empower people to stand up for themselves and seek justice. The Millennium Fellowship inspires me because it offers the mentorship and global network I need to amplify my project and ensure that no one is left voiceless in the legal system." "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Wonder Women
Wonder Women is an group project led by Millennium Fellows Spriha Bhyri and Banda Sharanya Reddy, addressing the issues of gender inequality and legal awareness for women in India. The project aims to engage with women in need through community outreach programs and simultaneously conduct research on wage disparities in India and globally, providing insights into empowering women financially and socially. During the Millennium Fellowship period (August–December 2025), Wonder Women will provide legal awareness to at least 70 women, conduct research to develop actionable plans for improving gender parity, and share findings with NGOs, communities, and individuals interested in bridging the gender gap.
About the Millennium Fellow
Banda Sharanya Reddy is a bright and globally minded 2nd Year BBA LLB student at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Born and raised in Hyderabad, India, she is currently pursuing her studies in Pune, driven by a passion for law, social justice, and community service. Sharanya’s experiences in leadership, cultural exchange, and public service have shaped her vision of creating a meaningful impact through legal advocacy. With a strong commitment to justice, equality, and sustainable development, she aspires to build a career that bridges legal expertise with social change, contributing to both national progress and global goals. she is deeply committed to bridging the gap between marginalized communities and access to justice. Inspired by her internship at the Telangana High Court, where she witnessed the struggles of vulnerable individuals navigating the legal system, Sharanya founded her project “Breaking Chains, Building Justice.” Through this initiative, she works to raise legal awareness, promote accessibility, and connect people with free legal aid, striving to make justice a right for all, not a privileged for few.
