Club de Madrid Articles

Contribution to the High- Level panel discussion on “Follow-Up of the World Summit for Social Development, in view of the World Social Summit under the title the Second World Summit for Social Development” – By Honary Member Juan Somavía

63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development – The United Nations Social Development

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Building Inclusive Futures: Advancing Social Justice Through Shared Societies

The World Day of Social Justice offers a crucial opportunity to amplify the call for inclusive policies that ensure equality and social cohesion. Club de Madrid’s Shared Societies Programme champions the idea of creating societies where all individuals, regardless of identity, are treated with dignity and have equal access to opportunities.

Club de Madrid Members join the “Free Bazoum” campaign

In support of the “Free Bazoum” campaign, initiated by Vanguard Africa and endorsed by numerous global leaders, several of the Members of Club de Madrid have actively joined the petition advocating for President Bazoum’s liberation.

Bridging the Gap: Mobilizing Inclusive Financing for the Sustainable Development Agenda

During the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD63) session this impactful side event will take place. The event will ignite a bold and dynamic dialogue on aligning the agendas of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD 4) and the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2).

Ernesto Zedillo warns of threats to democracy in Mexico

May 5, 2025

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...

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

Apr 20, 2025

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 Government of St. Kitts and Nevis and...

Raisina Dialogue 2025

Mar 18, 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.

Bachelet Calls for “Real and Effective Equality” on International Women’s Day

Mar 7, 2023

Michelle Bachelet calls for “real and effective equality” and sends a clear message: “Women’s freedom is unstoppable”

Club de Madrid stands with the people of Ukraine

Feb 15, 2023

10th January 2023 - Video: Club de Madrid's Annual Policy Dialogue | End the war in Ukraine "End the war in Ukraine:...

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Nov 25, 2022

Violence against women is one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world.

Club de Madrid mourns the loss of President Fidel V. Ramos

Aug 1, 2022

The retired general led the forces that put an end to the dictatorship of the late Ferdinand Marcos and then ensured the protection of democracy in his country and was one of the drafters of the Charter of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).