The draft treaty will be submitted for adoption at the 78th World Health Assembly. Club de Madrid welcomes the adoption of the historic agreement and calls for its effective implementation.
Carlos Alvarado, Elbegdorj Tsakhia and Jigmi Yoser Thinley joins the Board of Directors
We are pleased to announce that Carlos Alvarado, Elbegdorj Tsakhia and Jigmi Yoser Thinley have joined the Board of Directors of Club de Madrid. Their extensive experience and unwavering commitment to democratic values, global cooperation, and sustainable development will provide invaluable...
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, Zedillo highlights how these...
International Financial Architecture Reform and Financing for Development (IFA-FfD)
Recent years have witnessed unprecedented turmoil affecting both human and planetary well-being. Climate change,...
Club de Madrid Secretary General Visits Abu Dhabi to Strengthen Engagement with UAE
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 10 April 2024. Club de Madrid, the independent, non-partisan, non-profit organisation...
Michelle Bachelet becomes Vice-President of Club de Madrid and Moussa Mara joins the Board of Directors
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...
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”