Helen Clark on abuse of female politicians – and how losing Jacinda Ardern was ‘devastating’

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has called Jacinda Ardern’s exit from politics “devastating for women around the world,” emphasizing the need for women in politics to build strong networks to combat abusive sexism, particularly in the social media age. Clark highlighted the hostile environment that led to Ardern’s and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s departures, urging those perpetuating such abuse to reflect on its impact on the women in their lives.

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