New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern sits with her partner, Clarke Gayford, baby Neve, and several aides during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Ardern kisses baby Neve before delivering a speech to the General Assembly.
Gayford holds baby Neve as Ardern speaks at the UN.
Ardern listens to UN proceedings while holding baby Neve.
Ardern delivered her speech at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at the UN on Monday evening.
One fan urged the creation of a "baby UN."
This story is important because:
1. This should be the norm
2. The presence of a child may help politicians keep things in perspective
3. A reminder that we need a baby UNhttps://t.co/IzBbJHmyTT
— Cameron Williams (@MrCamW)
September 25, 2018
In June, the 38-year-old prime minister became the first-ever world leader to take maternity leave while in office.
"I credit the women who came before me and credit New Zealanders for welcoming me having a child," Ardern said. "Positivity outweighed negativity. I'm proud of the nation."
