Untold numbers of Syrian women have fled while their men remain behind to fight or protect their property, and now these women find themselves thrust into position of being the sole breadwinner for an extended family.
CNN: Syria's 'urban refugees' struggle for survival
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After the violence ended, many Rwandan women whose husbands, fathers and sons were killed found themselves thrust into the unfamiliar role of being sole breadwinners for their families.
CNN: Rwandan basketmakers weave their way into Macy's