Umman is a student of International Studies at “ADA”Universiteti (“ADA” University). In 2019, she spent a semester studying International Relations at the School of International Service of American University in Washington D.C. Umman is also active in student life, serving as an Under-Secretary-General at “ADA” University’s Model United Nations club, as well as being the Chief of Staff at the Undergraduate Student Government. Along with her studies, she works as a Research Assistant at a satellite operating company, where she studies the ongoing innovations in the industry in Azerbaijan and the world. In her free time, she likes to volunteer for her community, which currently happens und…

Roya is a student studying Law at Bakı Dövlət Universiteti (Baku State University). She intends to pursue her career as a human rights defender. Her overall purpose, as a young lawyer, is to see a society living under the rule of law. She is therefore eager to promote the rule of law and boost legal and democratic awareness among citizens. So far, she has contributed to the civic engagement of youth by volunteering in NGOs and state institutions and being constantly involved in international and local activities. She is very convinced that being her new adventure, the Young European Ambassadors’ initiative will bring up new opportunities for her, and assist her in accomplishing these desi…

Murad is currently studying International Economics at Azərbaycan Dövlət İqtisad Universiteti (Azerbaijan State University of Economics) and is nearing graduation. During his first year of higher education studies, Murad decided to join the Aiesec team and participated in the project “Fireflies”. Murad was then afforded an opportunity by the Baku Idea Lab to perform his civic duty by suggesting the “Dreamers’ Lab” project which was funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives. In Dreamers’ Lab program, the team realised the “Sustainable Office” project by aiming to present how modern business offices can be environmentally friendly. Participating in “Youth Peace Week” (by Council of Eu…

Nargiz is currently studying Science and Technology at the University of Tartu, Estonia. Whilst moving to a country of the European Union, she has been eagerly motivated to study its culture and values. Therefore, along with other cultural communities like Nizami Ganjavi International Center, she decided to become a Young European Ambassador. Since joining the initiative in 2020, she has participated in a number of events and training, which gave her additional knowledge of project management, teamwork, and leadership.

Aytaj is currently working towards a Bachelor degree in International Relations at the Azərbaycan Dillər Universiteti (Azerbaijan University of Languages). Throughout her studies, Aytaj has worked in many events and organisations as a volunteer, such as ASAN service, DOST agency, Formula 1, EYOF, ASYOU, etc. in order to develop the necessary soft skills and qualities in different fields. She has worked as an International Programs Assistant at the European Academy of Diplomacy which is the first non-governmental, non-for-profit diplomatic academy in Europe, with a mission of shaping, sharpening and inspiring a new generation of enlightened international leaders. Aytaj is presently an inte…

Javid is a student of Law at Bakı Dövlət Universiteti (Baku State University). He is also a presidential scholar courtesy his academic success. Currently, Javid works as a Legal Advisor at Globus international and has been selected by the European Union Legal Clinic as the student advisor to provide Azerbaijani citizens with free legal aid. He is also on the board of directors at ELSA Azerbaijan (European Law Students Association) and candidate to be Secretary-General of this organisation. Javid is one of the Global Shapers in Azerbaijan. He is constantly striving to achieve sustainable development goals.

Leyla is currently working towards a Master’s degree in International Relations and Diplomacy. Alongside her studies, she works as a Young European Ambassador and endeavours to promulgate European culture and values in Azerbaijan. She looks forward to seeing positive change for her country.

Gulzar recently graduated with a Bachelor degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Azərbaycan Dillər Universiteti (Azerbaijan University of Languages). Throughout her studies, Gulzar has been an active participant of many great activities, events and youth exchanges in local as well as in an international arena where she has developed strong skills, ideas and expanded her circle of friends. Her first international experience was gained through an exchange programme in Turkey. By representing Azerbaijan in international forums and conferences her leadership and public speaking skills were improved. Furthermore, Gulzar enjoyed study abroad experience in Turkey through an Erasmus+…

Rahim studied Business Administration in Bakı Mühəndislik Universiteti (Baku Engineering University). His social activities started with the Azerbaijan Cube Association (ACA) and he is currently a board member, organising official competitions in Baku and the remaining regions. Rahim is the co-founder of start-up project “Learn for Change” education course, where he also worked as the lecturer. Rahim’s journey with the EU started in the “Euroschool” where he developed a strong understanding of the EU and its opportunities. Following this, Rahim participated in the European Film Festival as a volunteer and has worked as a Young European Ambassador since 2018. With colleagues, Rahim has org…

Ramil considers that collaboration and impacting activity are important to effect positive change. He has therefore become involved in numerous youth projects, making an effort to contribute positively. Ramils holds a Bachelor degree in Economics, but sees himself in defending the rights of women and those from minority backgrounds. His articles on gender equality, against homophobia, the definition and history of feminism theory, and environmental problems have been published on different sites. He is also an organiser of the first Pride week in Baku. Aside from gender issues, Ramil is well-known as an environmental activist in his city, and his preference in being vegetarian is in aid o…

Maryam holds a Bachelor degree in International Relations from Bakı Dövlət Universiteti (Baku State University), and looks forward to becoming a worthy diplomat in the future. To achieve her goal she has tried to seek new experiences with a view to developing herself and improving her knowledge in this field. Now, she is working at the Central Election Commission of the Republic of Azerbaijan as a Commission member. She has graduated from “ASAN Academy 2019” and has been a volunteer in AIESEC and the Council of Europe Office in Baku. At the same time, she was an active volunteer in the Department of International Relations at the Customs Committee of the Republic of Azerbaijan for six mon…

Leyla has a Bachelor degree in Translation from the Azərbaycan Dillər Universiteti (Azerbaijan University of Languages). In 2014, Leyla was awarded a scholarship by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan to study for a Master’s degree in Education at the University of Sheffield. She has four years of work experience in online media and volunteering experience at local NGOs which encompasses a wide variety of fields: seminar planning, project management, public relations. In 2020, she was selected as the PR manager of the “Common Sense” Youth Organisation and started serving two years as the head of the PR team. Besides this, she is actively involved in the implementation of youth project…

Javad is currently studying International Relations at Bakı Dövlət Universiteti (Baku State University) having completed his ERASMUS exchange program in the Czech Republic at Masarykova univerzita (Masaryk University). He endeavours to be active in his social life alongside his studies. Javad has therefore enjoyed roles in AIESEC in Azerbaijan, Alumni of Fukuyama Democracy Frontline from Tbilisi, Erasmus Student Network in Azerbaijan, and MUN Club at Baku State University. Javad was fortunate to have the opportunity to intern at the operations unit in UNDP in Azerbaijan, but considers it a great pleasure to be a Young European Ambassador for promoting European values, integration and unit…

Ibrahim is working towards a Bachelor degree in International Studies at “ADA”Universiteti (“ADA” University), having enjoyed an exchange semester at the University of Bologna. Aside from his university studies, Ibrahim has participated in many events as a volunteer, such as Formula 1, EYOF, UEFA, and conferences and simulations as a delegate, such as MUNs MOICs, MEUC, etc. Having finished his successful internship in the Political and Economic sectors at the Embassy of Mexico in Azerbaijan in 2019, he was called by the Embassy to start his activity as a Research Assistant to the Ambassador of Mexico to Azerbaijan from November 2019, which he continues today. In June and July of 2021, he …

Firuza is a recent graduate of Business Administration and Tourism from Azərbaycan Turizm və Menecment Universiteti (Azerbaijan Tourism and Management University) in partnership with Austrian IMC Krems University in the field of Business Administration and Tourism. Thanks to the knowledge that she received while studying in two different universities in tandem,  Firuza had access to great opportunities to travel, intern and work in large organisations. She is a big fan of music and cinema, and completed her thesis work covering the impact of film on the human perception of reality. Firuza would like to effect positive change with the help of education and highlighting the opportunities th…