Jacinda Ardern's Inspiring Farewell Speech as New Zealand Prime Minister

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave a farewell speech to Parliament, encouraging others to lead regardless of their personal struggles. Ardern, who announced her resignation in January, spoke about her anxieties in the job and her struggle to conceive. Her time in power was defined by multiple crises, including the Christchurch terror attack, a volcanic explosion, and a global pandemic. Ardern called on parliament to take politics out of climate change and reduce emissions to limit global warming. She leaves knowing she made a difference in issues such as climate change, child poverty, and inequality.