New Zealand has achieved gender parity in its cabinet for the first time

New Zealand achieved for the first time Balance between men and women In his government after inducting a new minister in the cabinet, it will be henceforth Ten men and ten women.

Prime Minister of New Zealand Chris HipkinsAfter the merger, the government announced this in a press conference issued on Tuesday Willow Jean Prime As Defense Minister, “For the first time in New Zealand’s history, half the people sitting at the cabinet table will be women”.

“It means we represent the people very faithfully. I think that is a good milestone to reach. We have achieved 50/50 representation (between men and women) in Parliament in this Assembly, which I think is a welcome thing,” the Prime Minister added.

Last October, New Zealand achieved gender parity in its parliament, a milestone only achieved according to the UN. Rwanda, Cuba, Nicaragua, Mexico and United Arab Emirates.

Labour’s Chris Hipkins was sworn in as New Zealand’s prime minister last January, days after his predecessor resigned. Jacinda ArdernAfter more than five years in office, he said he no longer had the energy to continue.

Ardern made her claim last Wednesday Sensitive and empathetic wayDuring an emotional speech Parliament He was infected with laughter and jokes with his companions Almost fifteen years of political career came to an end.

“(They) can be nice, have a heart or roll up their sleeves, be a mother or not, an ex-Mormon or not, a nerd, a crybaby or a hugger. They can be in everything, they can’t be here, but they can lead like I did,” said an emotional Ardern, who ruled from March 2017 to last January.

The former president reviewed all the personal traits he never gave up despite the challenges he faced during his career, especially during his five years as Prime Minister. Unprecedented tragedies and disasters For the country.

(with information from EFE)

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