Jacinda Ardern to tackle online extremism as post-PM role revealed
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been appointed as special envoy for the Christchurch Call, a newly created position aimed at combating extremism and terrorist content online. The Christchurch Call was created by Ardern in response to the 2019 mosque shootings in which 51 people were killed. The attack was live-streamed on social media, prompting Ardern to push for stronger protections against extremist content on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
The Christchurch Call project calls on signatory nations to adopt and enforce laws that ban objectionable material and set guidelines on how traditional media can report acts of terrorism without amplifying them. As a special envoy, Ardern will work alongside international governments and social media companies to implement these protections and combat extremist content.
Ardern announced she was stepping down from the role of prime minister earlier this year, and on Wednesday delivered an emotional farewell to parliament as she retires from politics altogether.
In addition to her role as special envoy for the Christchurch Call, Ardern has also announced that she will be joining the board of trustees for Prince William’s Earthshot Prize. The prize awards five £1m prizes each year for work providing solutions to major environmental problems.
Despite her departure from politics, she will continue to play an active role in shaping the future of New Zealand and the world.
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