New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has made history by becoming the first female world leader to bring her baby to the United Nations general assembly. New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has made history by becoming the first female world leader to bring her baby to the United Nations general assembly. Neve Te Aroha sat on father Clarke Gayford’s lap while her mother spoke at the summit, and even received her own mock ID card. “Great yarn for her 21st.”The ID card even included the title “first baby”. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said of Neve’s attendance: “Prime Minister Ardern is showing that no one is better qualified to represent her country than a working mother.

Source: Irish Independent September 25, 2018 10:07 UTC