The former President of Chile and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights takes over from Laura Chinchilla at the world’s largest forum of former democratic presidents and prime ministers, which Sanna Marin also joined in April 2024
The Voice and Value of Democracy
The Global Democracy Coalition has initiated a project spearheaded by Club de Madrid aimed at transforming the prevailing narrative and countering recent negative perceptions of democracy
Roots and Routes: A conversation with Helen Clark and Asanda Luwaca | International Women’s Day 2024
On International Women's Day, Club de Madrid celebrates the vital role of women in global leadership. Our Members include pioneering women whose contributions have blazed new trails in politics and society. These leaders have not only broken barriers, but have also served as role models for...
Club de Madrid calls for the return of Senegal to its democratic tradition and the release of protesters
We are extremely concerned about the situation and we ask the Government of Macky Sall to hold with normality and all guarantees the presidential elections scheduled for February 25. The stability and progress of Senegal depend on a solid commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and respect for free speech and peaceful assembly
The immense legacy of Ricardo Lagos
We will never be able to thank Ricardo Lagos for what he has done for democracy and human rights. What we can defend is his legacy and the dignity of all human beings as Lagos did
New report highlights key opportunities for closer EU-LAC-US ties following Spain’s Council of the European Union Presidency
The report, issued jointly by Club de Madrid and the Atlantic Council, outlines steps to strengthen multilateralism and accelerate the green and digital transitions in Europe and the Americas
“We have all failed as a global community” – President Yushchenko (Ukraine) message on the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
“As you will understand, I cannot celebrate this anniversary because we see how the Declaration is violated day by day”
Petrostates Must Take the Lead on Climate Finance
If COP28 is to be judged a success, the UAE, as the summit’s host, and other hydrocarbon producers should promise to dedicate some of the windfall oil and gas profits they earned last year to accelerating the green transition in the Global South. Doing so could encourage historic and current emitters to pay their fair share
The state of democracy in Latin America: Opportunities and challenges
With the aim of learning about the situation of democracy in Latin America and highlighting the opportunities for cooperation between CELAC-EU and the USA, a meeting will be held on 27 October, with the participation of Francisco Sagasti, President of Peru (2020-2021).
Coups d’etat in West Africa: How to stop the spiral?
In less than three years, five countries in West Africa and the Sahel have experienced putsches and attempted military coups
Club de Madrid will be present at the United Nations General Assembly in New York
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) will also be a key stepping stone for the Club de Madrid’s Annual Policy Dialogue 2023 (APD23), scheduled to take place in November in Brazil under the title ‘Rethinking Social Development for People and Planet’
Strengthening multilateralism through relations between Europe and the Americas
On September 22, the event ‘Spain: A Driver for Broadened Transatlantic Relations' will be held at the Baha'i...