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Jacinda Ardern's early life, political career achievements and award
Jacinda Ardern's early life, full name, education qualification, political career, achievements, and awards
Jacinda Kate Laurell Ardern is a New Zealand politician. She has become the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand since 26 October 2017, she is also the leader of the labor party.
Jacinda Ardern was born on 26 July 1980 in Hamilton, New Zealand. She grew up in Morrinsville and Murupara, where her father Ross Ardern, worked as a police officer.
Jacinda Ardern completed her graduation from the University of Waikato in 2001, with the Bachelor of Communication Studies (BCS) in politics and public relation.
After graduating from University, Jacinda Ardern joined Labor Party at a young age and become a senior figure in the Young Labor branch of the party.
Jacinda Ardern began her career working as the researcher in the office of former PM Helen Clark and later worked in the UK as a policy adviser to PM Tony Blair.
Jacinda Ardern was also seconded to the home office to help with a review of policing in England and Wales.
Early in 2008, Jacinda Ardern won election as the President of the International Union of Socialist Youth.
In 2013, Jacinda Ardern voted in favor of the 2013 Marriage Equality Bill which legalized same-sex couples to marry in New Zealand.
In 2017, Jacinda Ardern in her age 37, became the second youngest New Zealand Prime Minister in 150 years. She is the New Zealand’s third female PM to lead the country, after Jenny Shipley (1997-1999) and Helen Clark (1999-2008).
