04 sep WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO OUR NEW INTERN, IGOR BARRETO
Igor, originally from Brazil, completed his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. Now in Sweden, he is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies at Uppsala University. As part of his degree, Igor is embarking on an internship at the Parliamentary Forum on Small Arms and Light Weapons (PFSALW) through the Swedish Development Forum’s (FUF) internship program. He is excited about the opportunity to deepen his understanding of the intersection between small arms & light weapons (SALW), human rights and sustainable development.
The thematic of SALW has always been dear to me. Growing up in Brazil, armed violence was a common topic, frequently highlighted in the news for its harmful impacts on society. Consequently, as a student of Peace and Conflict Studies, I am dedicated to exploring how SALW can act as a multiplier of violence, as well as examining ways to stop these vicious and harmful cycles. By interning at PFSALW, I look forward to contributing to the organisation and applying the theoretical knowledge I have gained throughout my formal education. Additionally, it is also a great chance to learn from PFSALW’s highly skilled team and parliamentary members about how we can continue addressing this pressing issue, Igor emphasised.
