By Kira Wronska Dorward, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunavut News The Association Francophone du Nunavut (AFN) has a new department for women and gender equality and the co-ordinator of the new initiative spoke with NNSL Media about just what the plans are. Samia Solomon began her role last month and right before International Women’s Day on March 8, as well as before the start of Francophonie Month. She said the job is profoundly meaningful to her because it reinforces her values of engaging in the promotion of women’s equity. “The promotion of their rights, the struggle against gender-based violence, as well as developing female leadership,” she said. “I am really willing to integrate myself and get involved in the territory because this is a dear hope of mine. I hope…
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