In October 2026, Brazil will hold its General Elections. In this context, proposals in favor of the development of nuclear weapons by the Brazilian State, as well as the denunciation (withdrawal) from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), have gained prominence in the electoral debate. Such proposals raise serious concerns within Brazilian society regarding the way public policy debates on disarmament, security and nuclear non-proliferation are conduct

Between September 16 and 19, 2025, Dhesarme’s Deputy Executive Director, Giovanna Rezende, participated in the 13th Meeting of States Parties (13MSP) to the Convention on Cluster Munitions (CCM) in Geneva, Switzerland. This was the fourth formal meeting of the Convention following the adoption of the Lausanne Action Plan, a five-year (2021–2026) roadmap for States Parties to advance towards the full universalization and implementation of the Convention.

Held between May and June of this year, the Introduction to Humanitarian Disarmament Course is a project that seeks to create a learning space on crucial topics for understanding the principles governing International Humanitarian Law and Humanitarian Disarmament, democratizing access to these discussions and emphasizing their relevance to the construction of societies grounded in a Culture of Peace.

In this interview, the young activist shared with us her experience over five days at the Palais des Nations, highlighting her achievements and underscoring the challenges of events like this, as well as the impacts on her development as a young activist.