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Syrian women open laurel soap making workshop in Idlib

20 women making soap in Idlib hope to expand their factory and increase their production in a bid to improve the living conditions of their families, which they provide for after losing their husbands in the Syrian war.
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ALEPPO — The Syrian war, which has been going on for almost 10 years, forced a large number of Syrian women to lead their families after the detention or death of their husbands. The absence of the traditional family provider prompted many women to learn jobs that were previously limited to men.

Idlib governorate, which is under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in northwestern Syria, has turned into a destination for those opposing the Syrian regime, especially women, whose number rose due the displacement waves caused by the regime.

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