Leyla Hussein | |
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 Leyla Hussein at Oslo Freedom Forum | |
| Born | 1980 (age 43–44) |
| Alma mater | Thames Valley University |
| Occupation(s) | Psychotherapist and social activist |
| Title | Founder of Dahlia Project, founder of Daughters of Eve, Chief Executive of Hawa's Haven |
Leyla Hussein OBE (Somali: Leyla Xuseen) is a Somali-born British psychotherapist and social activist. She is the founder of Dahlia project,[1][2] one of the co-founders of the Daughters of Eve non-profit organization and a Chief Executive of Hawa's Haven. In 2020, Hussein was elected Rector of the University of St Andrews, making her the third woman and first woman of colour to hold this position. Hussein received significant criticism during her role as Rector of the University of St Andrews owing to her lack of involvement in the role.
- ^ "'FGM is violence, child abuse and sexual assault' – Leyla Hussein",The London Economic, 8 September 2017.
- ^ "Leyla Hussein | Campaigner". leylahussein.com. Archived from the original on 13 March 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2017.