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politics2 years ago

Jacinda Ardern to Study at Harvard University

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed to dual fellowships at Harvard University, including the 2023 Angelopoulos Global Public Leaders Fellow and a Hauser Leader in the school's Center for Public Leadership. Ardern, who led her country through a devastating mass shooting and is a global icon of the left, will also serve as the first tech governance leadership fellow at the school's Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society. She sees the Harvard opportunity as a chance not only to share her experience with others, but also to learn.

via CBS News|
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politics2 years ago

Jacinda Ardern's Powerful Farewell and New Role Beyond Politics

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave a personal farewell speech in parliament this week, reflecting on her time in politics and her achievements. Ardern has been appointed as a trustee of Prince William's Earthshot Prize, which awards funds to projects aiming to save the planet, and will also take on an unpaid role as special envoy for Christchurch Call, an organization she helped establish in 2019. Ardern became known for her leadership style, which emphasized kindness and sensitivity, and made history by bringing her baby to the U.N. General Assembly.

via NPR|
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politics2 years ago

Jacinda Ardern's Emotional Farewell Speech Before Joining Prince William's Earthshot

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered her final speech to Parliament on Wednesday and will begin new global roles combating online extremism and protecting the environment. Ardern encouraged young people not to be deterred by outdated perceptions of what makes a good leader. She will join the board of trustees of the Earthshot Prize, a charity founded by Britain’s Prince William to support inventors with potentially planet-saving ideas, and has been appointed to an unpaid role as a special envoy to the Christchurch Call.

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

Jacinda Ardern joins fight against online extremism.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed as Special Envoy for the Christchurch Call, a group aimed at eliminating terrorist and violent extremist content online. Ardern launched the initiative with French President Emmanuel Macron in 2019 after a white supremacist gunman killed 51 people at two mosques in Christchurch. The group has since been signed up to by over 50 countries and tech companies including Facebook, Amazon, Google, and Twitter. Ardern will begin the part-time role this month and will not receive any pay. She has also joined the board of trustees for The Earthshot Prize, an environmental charity started by Britain’s Prince William in 2020.

via ABC News|
#christchurch-call#earthshot-prize#environmental-charity
politics2 years ago

Jacinda Ardern Joins Fight Against Online Extremism and Terrorism.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will serve as an unpaid special envoy for the Christchurch Call, an initiative she co-founded in 2019 to combat extremism online. She will also join the board of Prince William's Earthshot Prize, awarded for contributions to environmentalism. Ardern stepped down as prime minister in January and will give her final speech in parliament on Wednesday.

via Reuters.com|
#christchurch-call#environmentalism#jacinda-ardern