Laura Varella

Laura Varella is an experienced legal professional with a focus on disarmament and international law. Currently serving as a Disarmament Programme Associate at the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - WILPF since April 2022, Laura previously held the position of Disarmament Programme Consultant at the same organization. With a background as a Legal Officer and Legal Assistant at Article 19, Laura has also practiced as an Attorney at Limongi Sociedade de Advogados. Earlier legal experiences include roles at the Public Defender's Office of São Paulo, various legal internships, and a legal education that includes a Master of Laws from the Geneva Graduate Institute and a Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho. Laura participated in a student exchange program at the University of Lille 1 Sciences and Technology.