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 TEBOHO LERATO MEDI-TEAR MAKHUBU, A MILLENNIUM FELLOW FOR THE CLASS OF 2025.
University of Fort Hare | Alice, South Africa | Advancing SDG 5 & UNAI 9
" I am a committed human rights advocate focused on gender-based violence, women’s rights, and queer visibility. I am driven by the need to break cycles of violence, uplift queer voices, and protect the rights of every child. I believe in true equality—where every identity is respected, every story matters, and justice is for all. For me, this isn't just advocacy—it’s resistance, it’s healing, and it’s hope. The Millennium Fellowship offers me a platform where I can turn advocacy into action. This is not just an opportunity but it is a movement I am proud to be a part of. "
Millennium Fellowship Project: Combat Gender Based Violence (GBV)
Combat GBV is a project that focuses on addressing gender-based violence by visiting schools and educating learners about its causes, consequences, and prevention. The target audience includes both primary and high school students. During the fellowship, I was able to visit one high school and one primary school in East London, Eastern Cape, to raise awareness and educate students on GBV.
About the Millennium Fellow
Teboho Lerato Medi-Tear Makhubu is a dynamic and passionate third year LLB student at the University of Fort Hare in South Africa. Born and raised in Welkom, a city in the Free State province, she brings both heart and intellect to her pursuit of justice.
A committed human rights advocate, Teboho focuses on gender-based violence, women’s rights, and queer visibility. In 2024, she was appointed as a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Unit Officer and received the Outstanding Performer on Anti-GBV Award—recognition of her dedication to creating safe, inclusive spaces grounded in accountability and care.
She serves as an ambassador for the DSI-NRF SARCHI Chair in Sexualities, Genders and Queer Studies, where she volunteers to amplify marginalised voices and promote systemic change. Her advocacy also reaches beyond institutional boundaries- as a Facilitator for the Ihlumelo Foundation, she tutors young learners from disadvantaged backgrounds, nurturing both academic growth and personal empowerment.
A gifted orator and critical thinker, Teboho has distinguished herself in moot court and debate arenas, representing the University of Fort Hare at national and international competitions. These platforms have allowed her to engage deeply with pressing legal and social issues, showcasing her intellectual rigor and passion for advocacy.
Teboho aspires to pursue a Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law after the completion of her LLB degree. This next chapter reflects her unwavering commitment to advancing justice through legal scholarship and global engagement.
