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The Political Inclusion of Arab Immigrants in Argentina: A Case Study of the Asociación Musulmana Argentina

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Arab immigrants have been coming to Argentina since the late 19th century. Today, there are an estimated 1.5 million Arab immigrants living in Argentina, making them one of the largest Arab communities in the world outside of the Middle East. The majority of Arab immigrants in Argentina are from Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. They have made significant contributions to Argentine society, particularly in the areas of business, culture, and politics.

One of the most important organizations representing the Arab community in Argentina is the Asociación Musulmana Argentina (AMA). The AMA was founded in 1932 by a group of Arab immigrants in Buenos Aires. The organization's mission is to promote the social, cultural, and religious welfare of the Arab community in Argentina. The AMA has a long history of working with the Argentine government to advocate for the rights of Arab immigrants and to promote their integration into Argentine society. The organization has also played a key role in building bridges between the Arab and Argentine communities.

Peronism as a Big Tent: The Political Inclusion of Arab Immigrants in Argentina (McGill-Queen's Studies in Ethnic History)

by Raanan Rein

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The AMA is a non-profit organization that is governed by a board of directors elected by its members. The organization has a staff of over 100 employees and operates a variety of programs and services, including a school, a mosque, a community center, and a social welfare program. The AMA also publishes a monthly magazine called "Al-Arab" and a website.

The AMA has a long history of working with the Argentine government. The organization was instrumental in the establishment of the Argentine-Arab Chamber of Commerce in 1947. The AMA also played a key role in the creation of the National Institute for Arab-Argentine Culture in 1960. In recent years, the AMA has worked with the Argentine government to promote the rights of Arab immigrants and to combat discrimination against the Arab community.

The AMA has also played a key role in building bridges between the Arab and Argentine communities. The organization organizes a variety of cultural events and activities that bring together Arabs and Argentines. The AMA also works to promote understanding and respect between the two communities.

The AMA is a vital organization that plays an important role in the political inclusion of Arab immigrants in Argentina. The organization's work with the Argentine government, its advocacy for the rights of Arab immigrants, and its role in building bridges between the Arab and Argentine communities have all contributed to the successful integration of Arab immigrants into Argentine society.

The Asociación Musulmana Argentina is a successful model of political inclusion. The organization has worked for over 80 years to promote the social, cultural, and religious welfare of the Arab community in Argentina. The AMA has also played a key role in building bridges between the Arab and Argentine communities. The organization's work has contributed to the successful integration of Arab immigrants into Argentine society.

The AMA's success is due to a number of factors, including its strong leadership, its commitment to working with the Argentine government, and its ability to build bridges between the Arab and Argentine communities. The AMA is a valuable resource for the Arab community in Argentina and a model for other organizations working to promote the political inclusion of immigrants.

Peronism as a Big Tent: The Political Inclusion of Arab Immigrants in Argentina (McGill-Queen's Studies in Ethnic History)

by Raanan Rein

4.9 out of 5