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The authors analyzed the present situation regarding women in arbitration in Brazil. Despite the encouraging developments in arbitration in Brazil, the authors found the current panorama not as promising as desired. Local statistics show that the percentage of female arbitrators listed with the most prominent Brazilian chambers is low. Lack of role models, unequal treatment between men and women, and a conservative attitude in the process of appointment are only some of the factors that perpetuate the imbalance. The authors call for solidarity between older and younger generations of female arbitrators, and invite the new-comers to reach out and use the institutional assistance on access of women to arbitration and to the legal field in general that many law firms and non-governmental organizations provide.