Club de Madrid Articles

Ernesto Zedillo warns of threats to democracy in Mexico

Ernesto Zedillo, former President of Mexico and Member of Club de Madrid, shares an open letter denouncing recent judicial and electoral reforms in Mexico, which he warns severely undermine institutional independence and the core values of democracy. In his analysis,...

Participation in the Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean

Club de Madrid actively participated in the Third Forum on Human Rights Defenders in Environmental Matters, held from April 7 to 10 in St. Kitts and Nevis. The forum was organized by the Secretariat of the Escazú Agreement at ECLAC, in collaboration with the...

Raisina Dialogue 2025

The Raisina Dialogue 2025, themed ‘Kalachakra – People, Peace, Planet,’ will take place from the 17th to the 19th of March in New Delhi. The inauguration was carried by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon as chief guest, gathering leaders from over 125 countries to discuss global challenges.

Club de Madrid at CSW69 & Beijing +30: A Defining Moment for Gender Equality

The 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) is actively taking place in New York (March 10-21, 2025), marking a crucial milestone: 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar becomes new Member of Club de Madrid

Former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar becomes new Member of Club de Madrid

Aug 1, 2025

A prominent European leader joins the world’s largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers to advance democratic values, inclusion and sustainable development.

Women’s Leadership and Africa’s Voice Take Centre Stage at the 4th Nalafem Summit

Women’s Leadership and Africa’s Voice Take Centre Stage at the 4th Nalafem Summit

Jul 28, 2025

Club de Madrid joins women changemakers in Sierra Leone to advance feminist leadership and inclusive governance across the continent

Club de Madrid welcomes Paolo Gentiloni as its newest Member

Jul 17, 2025

An influential figure in shaping Europe and the world strengthens Club de Madrid’s commitment to democracy and multilateralism.

President Türk to speak on fulfiling the promise of the UN75 Declaration

President Türk to speak on fulfiling the promise of the UN75 Declaration

Jan 7, 2021

The President of Club de Madrid, Danilo Türk, joined Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland; Maria Fernanda...

International Migrants Day 2020: Inclusive policy and positive discourse on migration

Dec 17, 2020

In public discourse, migration is frequently approached as a problem. For some, it is a question of border control;...

G20: Multilateralism must deliver with strong-willed action

G20: Multilateralism must deliver with strong-willed action

Nov 24, 2020

Acting Heads of State and Government met on 21-22 November for a G20 summit to coordinate global action in addressing...

Club de Madrid Members announce principles on equity during global crises

Oct 6, 2020

We, the Members of the World Leadership Alliance-Club de Madrid, all democratic, former Presidents and Prime...

UN General Assembly adopts landmark political declaration on the future of the UN system

Sep 22, 2020

The United Nations celebrated its 75th anniversary on 21 September 2020 adopting a declaration that culminates a long...

Club de Madrid celebrates International Democracy Day 2020

Sep 15, 2020

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Club de Madrid endorses Declaration on the Commemoration of The Seventy-Fifth Anniversary of the United Nations

Sep 15, 2020

‘The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism’.

Prime Minister Touré calls for a balanced approach to rebuilding global system to respond to pandemics

Prime Minister Touré calls for a balanced approach to rebuilding global system to respond to pandemics

Sep 14, 2020

Dr. Aminata Touré, former Prime Minister of Senegal (2013-2014) and World Leadership Alliance-Club de Madrid (WLA-CdM)...

UN75 is our best chance to create a new dynamic for global cooperation

Sep 14, 2020

Our world is getting more complex. We face a myriad of problems in a rapidly changing reality. From climate change to...