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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