New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is putting children first

"If you ask me why I’m in politics, my answer will be simple: children," New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told the audience at Mashable’s 9th annual Social Good Summit on Sept. 23.

On the one-year anniversary of the general election that elevated her to power, Ardern spoke about one of her greatest passions as a politician: helping kids. 

"When I came into office, somewhat surprisingly, I did so with the single-minded determination to improve the lives of children in New Zealand," she said, speaking alongside the executive director of UNICEF, Henrietta Fore. 

"As one of our 12 priorities as a government we want to make New Zealand the best place in the world to be a child," Ardern said. "Not to raise children, but to be a child." Read more...

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