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 KHUSHI VERMA, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
St. Joseph’s College of Law | Bengaluru, India | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 9
" “I am excited to be a Millennium Fellow because it brings together young leaders committed to building a more just and sustainable world. I believe the law is not only a tool for governance but a bridge to equity and opportunity. This fellowship will allow me to amplify unheard voices, learn from diverse perspectives, and turn ideas into solutions for real-world challenges. I do this work because change begins when empathy meets action, and no one should be left behind in the progress we create.” "
Millennium Fellowship Project: SPEAK : Support, Protect, Educate, Advocate, Knowledge
Project SPEAK is a social initiative that amplifies the voices of women and girls silenced by harmful practices like forced marriages and female genital mutilation (FGM). Despite being the 21st century, these violations persist, stripping survivors of autonomy, dignity, and choice while leaving lasting scars. SPEAK works to break the silence through community talks, workshops, and campaigns, in collaboration with NGOs, while also creating accessible resources for those affected. With a strong focus on education, the project engages schools and colleges to promote comprehensive sex education centered on bodily autonomy, consent, and human rights. At its core, SPEAK strives to end stigma, empower young people, and ensure that dignity and choice are upheld as fundamental rights for every woman and girl.
About the Millennium Fellow
Khushi Verma is a very hardworking law student. She was born in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh and later moved to Bangalore. For as long as she can remember, she has been very passionate about teaching the less fortunate students, helping the needy and fighting for women's rights. COVID pandemic did bring Khushi much closer to society, than she already was. It showed her the harsh realities of life, that when she started working in NGOs that not only supported women, but also uplifted them. Now she aspires to contribute her expertise to international platforms, leveraging her skills to address complex global challenges and uphold the values of the United Nations.
