Syrian women find power at refugee-owned business

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Syrian women find power at refugee-owned business

Refugee women are not inherently unempowered … but can often be put into situations that create incredible vulnerability.

They are at risk of all forms of physical and sexual abuse. And those without formal education or work experience can struggle to escape poverty or integrate into their new communities.

But in Antwerp, Belgium, a small catering business is giving refugee women big opportunities.

CGTN’s Toni Waterman reports.