Biography
Leyla Hussein (Somali: Leyla Xuseen) is a Somali-born British psychotherapist and social activist. She is the founder of Dahlia project, 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. Her 3-year term in the position has been labelled as 'chronically absent' and 'disappointing'.
Filmography
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Self - Presenter
The Cruel Cut (2013)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1980-01-01 (44 years old)
CitizenshipsSomalia
AwardsBBC 100 Women, Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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