Profiles

Aysel Afiyat

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Aysel holds a Bachelor degree with honours in Sustainable Development Management. Within the community, she is actively involved in a variety of local and international projects and activities, looking to add value to the development of young people. Thus, she has more than three years of professional experience in the youth sector, as well as a track record of accomplishments in leadership and networking. Aysel’s ultimate goal is to use her capacity and include her ideas towards achieving sustainable development goals for positive change. Currently, she is working as a Public Relations and Communications Manager for two large-scale business projects.

Asmar Valizada

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Asmar is working towards a Bachelor degree in International Studies at “ADA”Universiteti (“ADA” University). She is an enthusiastic learner who is eager to contribute to the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative with her knowledge in various fields. Asmar considers that we all have to try to do our best in order to contribute to society and we must engage in voluntary activities for making the world a better place. For her, connecting and building bridges among young people from various countries is what our world needs in order to live in prosperity.

Arzu Badalova

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Arzu recently completed her Bachelor degree with honours in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Azərbaycan Dillər Universiteti (Azerbaijan University of Languages) and is working as a teacher. She has always been interested in social change and positive impact with the help of youth and is involved in different volunteering programs, such as Erasmus + training, Azerbaijan Science Association, Formula1, and AIESEC. Representing the interests of various organisations and platforms on a voluntary basis has played an important role in her personal and social development. When she was a volunteer in the National Assembly of Youth Organizations in Azerbaijan, she became familiar with the…

Ali Mammadov

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Ali is working towards his Bachelor of Laws at Bakı Dövlət Universiteti (Baku State University). He enjoys making new friends, getting acquainted with new people, and working in a team. He is the Director of the Rule of Law Education Campaign in ELSA Azerbaijan (European Law Students Association) and a member of the DAVAM Lawyers Club. In addition, he has been involved in many volunteer programs and participated in different international conferences and seminars.

Rauf Mammadyarov

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Rauf is a second-year student in Bachelor of Laws at “ADA”Universiteti (“ADA” University). He has been volunteering at different places including the Ministry of Justice. Rauf is also a member of the European Law Students Association (ELSA). Moreover, he is currently working at Baku City – Narimanov district court.

Lala Ibrahimova

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Kaunas, Lithuania
Lala is a young professional who is working as a Business Development Coordinator in one of the well-known HR companies – FireWorks HRM in Baku. At the same time, she is the main representative of the Bridge to the Future local NGO in her society which promotes active youth activities between youngsters. Lala has represented her organisation in various countries including Hungary, Belgium, Ukraine, Denmark, Czech Republic. Lala graduated with a Bachelor degree (with honours) in Management from the Azərbaycan Dövlət İqtisad Universiteti (Azerbaijan State University of Economics) with a fully-funded governmental scholarship in 2019. She is planning to pursue her Master’s degree in Food Int…

Leyla Taghiyeva

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Leyla holds a Bachelor degree in International Studies at “ADA”Universiteti (“ADA” University). She has completed her exchange semester at the Sciences Po Lille University of France. Leyla has also completed an internship in the European Parliament in Brussels. Later, she served as the President of ESN ADA Baku for one year. She is currently the first Local Coordinator in ESFL Azerbaijan.

Rahim Abasov

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Rahim is a student of the Faculty of Law at Bakı Dövlət Universiteti (Baku State University). He has volunteered as a student advisor in the Pro Bono clinic (legal clinic). He is also a member of directors in ELSA, (European Law Student Association Azerbaijan) and candidate for being vice president in charge of Student Trainee Exchange Programs. In addition to these, he is volunteering as a translator at Khan academy. He is interested in EU affairs and the partnership and cooperation between the EU and his country.

Zhala Ibrahimova

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Zhala is currently enrolled at Bakı Ali Neft Məktəbi (Baku Higher Oil School) and is studying towards becoming a petroleum engineer, an area that entails a great deal of attention towards environmental protection due to its polluting nature. Zhala is an excellent team player and has a unique approach to new challenges. She believes, as a Young European Ambassador, she can share her knowledge on the petroleum industry that can trigger brainstorming ways to possibly reduce pollution to better protect the environment. Moreover, she is planning to complete postgraduate studies in Environmental Engineering and Management.

Nuray Karimli

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Nuray is nearing completion of her upper secondary school studies at Baku European Lyceum. She has participated and won high places at both local and international olympiads and competitions. Most of the themes are linked to Artificial Intelligence, digital economy, political science, and industrial engineering; University of Waterloo (Pascal Contest), Purple Comet Math Meet, MAA AMC (American Mathematics Competitions) and “Salam” International Youth Film Festival’s rewarded for the shooting of “the best short movie”. Nuray also has experience as a tutor in a local community named: Digital Education Willing. The main concept is to attract every talent, especially from rural areas, and pr…

Zhala Mammadli

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: France, Lille
Zhala holds a Bachelor degree in International Affairs from the Azərbaycan Respublikası Prezidenti Yanında Dövlət İdarəçilik Akademiyası (The Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan). She is currently studying European and Global Politics at the Catholic University of Lille, at ESPOL in France. Two years of work experience and attendance of several instructive seminars and conferences have intensified her organisational and communication skills.

Ziyarat Karimova

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Hungary, Pecs
As a student of International Relations, Ziyarat considers herself to be specialised in the Visegrad group countries from the European Perspective having studied for a semester in each of them. Being a Youth Leader in Euroweek International based in Poland allowed her to improve her competencies in representing her country in the international arena. Moreover, Ziyarat is an Erasmus+ training courses enthusiast and a trainee in the Centre for Policy Research and Analysis. She considers that participation at the Change the World Model United Nations and other MUNs, several other international projects and training courses opened her to new perspectives and furthered her personable developm…

Javanshir Sadikhov

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Javanshir is a fourth-year Chemical Engineering student at Bakı Ali Neft Məktəbi (Baku Higher Oil School). He continues to demonstrate integrity in his work, alongside strong analytical skills. He wants to embark on postgraduate studies in Environmental Sustainability since Javanshir thinks that our planet is the most important and urgent issue. He has an excellent talent to communicate easily with people of all ages and all around the world and he believes through this skill he can raise awareness of ecological problems and save the world.

Havva Osmanli

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Young professional
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Havva completed her Bachelor degree in Business New Technologies (Industrial Engineering) at Azərbaycan Dövlət Neft və Sənaye Universiteti (Azerbaijan State University of Oil and Industry). Havva went on to take up the role of Exam Invigilator in the British Council (Azerbaijan) which exposed her to working under pressure, providing candidates and clients with a positive and supportive, but well moderated examination experience, and to enforce regulations firmly but fairly. Presently, Havva works for Universal McCann LLC as a Cost Controller, therefore adept in budgeting, reporting, planning and auditing.

Narmin Valiyeva

  • Country of origin: Azerbaijan
  • Occupation: Student
  • Current residence: Azerbaijan, Baku
Narmin studied Economics, International Management, and Business at Azərbaycan Dövlət İqtisad Universiteti (Azerbaijan State University of Economics) and the Université de Montpellier (University of Montpellier). Alongside her studies, Narmin has attended many conferences, including MUN, EYP, MOIC, MUSS, etc. In 2018 she was selected as a member of the United Nation Youth Advisory Council. Now she actively participates in different projects related to equality, environment, economics and education, including the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative.

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