Vice-president of foundation

Leyla Ilham gyzy Aliyeva was born on July 3, 1985 in Moscow.

In 2000, she graduated from the Queen`s College in London and entered the European Business School (EBS).

From 2006 to 2008, Leyla Aliyeva studied for her Master`s degree at MGIMO (Moscow State Institute for International Affairs) in Moscow. She remained President of the MGIMO Azerbaijan Club until 2010.

Since May 10, 2007, Leyla Aliyeva has headed the Representative Office of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation in Moscow, the Russian Federation.

On December 19, 2007, Leyla Aliyeva launched the first edition of the glossy magazine BAKU in Moscow, and has remained its Chief Editor ever since.

From May 8, 2008, Leyla Aliyeva launched the social initiative “Justice for Khojaly”, a campaign on behalf of the bereaved and those left destitute as a result of hostilities in the Daghlyg Garabagh conflict.

In May 2008, she became General Coordinator of the OIC Youth Forum for international dialogue.

In November 2011, in New York, Leyla Aliyeva was granted the “Key to Life” Award, recognition of her continued involvement in humanitarian projects benefiting children.

On November 22, 2011, Leyla Aliyeva received a special Certificate and Commendation from the United Nations.

She is married, has two sons.