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Information regarding gender, social mobility, nationality, and religion for the Arab community in Brazil have drawn attention from researchers. The numbers were made available in a survey recently introduced by the Arab Brazilian Chamber, and they were discussed during a webinar this Monday (30).

Due to the current situation, the Arab country sees the departure of professionals and youth, researcher Roberto Khatlab said. He addressed the subject during a webinar on immigration hosted by the Arab House.

A survey conducted by Ibope and H2R and presented during an online Arab Brazilian of Commerce event has shown that the grandchildren of original migrants make up the bulk of the Arab community in Brazil. Next in number are second- and fifth-generation Arabs.

Of Syrian and Lebanese origins, the pedagogue Elizabeth Camasmie Zogbi has dedicated most of her life to Mão Branca, a charity organization that assists the elderly and was founded by women of Arab origins. She and group of volunteers have brought leisure in the life of the elderly and have created centers in São Paulo districts. Read more of what Elizabeth told ANBA about her personal journey and her work at Mão Branca.