Club de Madrid Articles

2022: How Club de Madrid is supporting Multilateralism

The recent appointment of two of our Members to the United Nations High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism is just a small example of Club de Madrid's work in this field, which is one of our most solid pillars. Our organization's efforts in this field...

Democracy at a tipping point?

Democracy cannot be taken for granted. It has to be protected and supported by all means, at the domestic and international level, harnessing its capacity for self-correction and innovation. The world is facing complex global challenges that require agile and...

Two Club de Madrid Members are part of the UN High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism

The report proposes a Summit of the Future in 2023 to advance ideas for governance arrangements in certain areas that could be considered global public goods or global commons.

Club de Madrid promotes bills to eradicate ethnic discrimination in Peru

A law that promotes the identification of sites of memory of Afro-descendants and the cultural heritage of the Afro-Peruvian people.

The Voice and Value of Democracy

Mar 14, 2024

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

Mar 8, 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

Feb 6, 2024

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

Populism, political mistrust and misinformation in the digital era, main topics of the NGD America Round Table in San Francisco

Feb 27, 2018

The Next Generation Democracy (NGD) project roundtable was structured in four different panels each of them analyzing...

Is democracy in peril? Five CdM members to address North America Democracy in San Francisco

Feb 23, 2018

The Next Generation Democracy (NGD) roundtable will feature 25 leaders in business and politics addressing the latest...

Zapatero: “Cape Verde can lead the revolution for women’s rights in Africa”

Feb 22, 2018

José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, member of Club de Madrid (CdM) and former PM of Spain, has just been on a mission in...

Leonel Fernández: “Democracy is the only universal guarantee of human dignity and fundamental rights”

Feb 19, 2018

In the interview, Mr. Fernández makes an assessment of recent events which affected democratic development in his region, Latin America.

Former Spanish PM to lead Cape Verde mission to promote the rights of domestic workers

Feb 19, 2018

Its main goal is to promote the labour rights of women who work in the domestic service, making it a topic of public debate.

Vaira Vike-Freiberga delivers inspiring speech focusing on the dangers of a changing society to Arizona State University students

Jan 31, 2018

In an all-encompassing lecture, Vike-Freiberga offered practical advice and encouraged young millennials to get involved in politics and societal affairs through a domestic or global lens.