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 \u00a0spoke with NNSL Media about just what the plans are. Samia Solomon began her role last month and right before \u00a0International Women\u2019s Day on March 8, as well as before the start of \u00a0Francophonie Month. She said the job is profoundly meaningful to her because it \u00a0reinforces her values of engaging in the promotion of women\u2019s equity. “The promotion of their rights, the struggle against gender-based \u00a0violence, as well as developing female leadership,” she said. “I am \u00a0really willing to integrate myself and get involved in the territory \u00a0because this is a dear hope of mine. I hope… <\/p>\n
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 \u00a0spoke with NNSL Media about just what the plans are. Samia Solomon began her role last month and right before \u00a0International Women\u2019s Day on March 8, as well as before the start of \u00a0Francophonie Month. She said the job is profoundly meaningful to her because it \u00a0reinforces her values of engaging in the promotion of women\u2019s equity. “The promotion of their rights, the struggle against gender-based \u00a0violence, as well as developing female leadership,” she said. “I am \u00a0really willing to integrate myself and get involved in the territory \u00a0because this is a dear hope of mine. I hope... <\/p>\n