The foundation is named in honor of Azerbaijan 's former leader , the late Heydar Aliyev , who was the father of Aliyeva 's husband , the President of Azerbaijan , Ilham Aliyev .
The foundation is named in honor of Azerbaijan 's former leader , President of Azerbaijan Heydar Aliyev ( 1923 -- 2003 ) , who was the father of Aliyeva 's husband , the current President of Azerbaijan , Ilham Aliyev .