Club de Madrid Articles

UNSG Antonio Guterres to Club de Madrid: “United Nations looks forward to your support”

The event was co-organized by the World Leadership Alliance - Club de Madrid and the European Commission. The former brough into the discussion the political experience and regional knowledge from its Members, Joyce Banda (Malawi), Hamadi Jebali (Tunisia), Mary...

CdM Members, EU and UN leaders put the need for inclusive development at the center of PVE strategies

The debate, attended by around 100 participants was held on Tuesday 19th in the margins of the 72th UN General Assembly. The event was co-organized by the World Leadership Alliance - Club de Madrid and the European Commission. The former brought into the discussion...

Club de Madrid Member, President Obasanjo, publishes its book “Making Africa Work”

"Sub-Saharan Africa faces three big inter-related challenges over the next generation. It will double its population to two billion by 2045. By then more than half of Africans will be living in cities. And this group of mostly young people will be connected with each...

International Democracy Day: strengthening institutions, a key step towards democracy that delivers

A more integrated approach to foster resilient societies calls for effective and inclusive democratic governance with respect for human rights and the rule of law. Resilient societies are able to mitigate disputes through mediation, dialogue and the legitimacy of...

Club de Madrid condemns the attacks in Sri Lanka

Apr 22, 2019

CdM condemns yesterdays’ terror attacks against churches and hotels in Sri Lanka.

Club de Madrid discusses links between online information and declining trust in democratic institutions

Apr 22, 2019

Members of the Board of Directors of Club de Madrid (CdM) led the Roundtable ‘Trust in Democracy’ held in London on 28th March to analyze the links between low trust in democratic institutions and the regulation of information online.

Statement by Member Chandrika Kumaratunga on the recent attacks in Sri Lanka

Apr 22, 2019

I join all peace loving Sri Lankans to condemn unreservedly the dastardly acts of violence that occurred since this morning in several leading Christian churches all over the country and in Hotels in Colombo. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of those who lost lives, even while they...

Member Kim Campbell to participate in a Shared Societies panel in New York

Feb 5, 2013

The United Nations Commision for Social Development will hold its meeting in New York and Club de Madrid and the UN...

Club de Madrid to participate in a session about populism and economic challenges in democratic transitions

Feb 4, 2013

Former Prime Minister of Lebanon, Fouad al Sanyoura, and former President of the Dominican Republic, Leonel Fernández,...

Census: Political Aid or Hindrance in Post-Conflict Societies? The Afghanistan case

Feb 1, 2013

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President Chandrika Kumaratunga: “The continued existence of inequality gives rise to terrorism”

Feb 1, 2013

Read the posts on the Shared Societies Blog about the two lectures of Chandrika Kumaratunga: "Terrorism...

LEND Network supports efforts to build democracy in Tunisia

Jan 23, 2013

They have discussed different key issues related to the current process towards democracy as part of the first...

The Shared Societies Project Blog: Encouraging Pluralism in Diverse Society

Jan 18, 2013

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CdM endorses UN Women’s statement on Advancing Women’s Political Participation

Jan 15, 2013

This endorsement is a clear reflection of Club de Madrid strong commintement to continue working on women's political...

The INSPIRED intitative analyzes advancing regionalization in Morocco

Jan 15, 2013

Article 12 of the 2011 Moroccan Constitution, that was approved in referendum, provides for the contribution of civil...

Shared Societies Project Blog: Strained Christmas for Egyptian Copts

Jan 15, 2013

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