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Reuters
Reuters
Politics
By Kate Lamb, Lucy Craymer and Kanupriya Kapoor

Ardern's resignation resonates for women in power

FILE PHOTO: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during the Australia-New Zealand Leaders' Meeting at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney, Australia, on Friday, July 8, 2022. Steven SAPHORE/Pool via REUTERS

The shock resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who altered the face of global politics when she was elected the world's youngest female head of state, throws a spotlight on the demands faced by women in power.

Holding back tears as she made her declaration, the 42-year-old said she had next to nothing left "in the tank" and it was time to step aside after a challenging 5-1/2 years in office.

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