Obituary Articles

Club de Madrid mourns the loss of Wim Kok, Former PM of The Netherlands and President of Club de Madrid

Strongly committed to making societies inclusively developed, peaceful and sustainable for present and future generations, Wim Kok was President of Club de Madrid from 2009 to 2013.

Club de Madrid mourns the loss of Kofi Annan

As the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006, he was a relentless champion for human rights, development and the rule of law.

In memoriam: Ruud Lubbers, a life committed to public service

His first ministerial role was as Minister for Economic Affairs in 1973. He was appointed as Prime Minister when Dries van Agt resigned after the 1982 election. During his tenure, he pulled The Netherlands out of recession and set it on a path of development and...

A tribute to Asma Jahangir, a champion for the disenfranchised

"Asma Jahangir showed great courage in standing up for human dignity and rights. She will be greatly missed" wrote on Twitter our Member from New Zealand, former Prime Minister Helen Clark. That was just one out of thousands of reactions from all over the world...

Club de Madrid mourns the loss of Abdurrahim El-Keib, former Prime Minister of Libya

Apr 29, 2020

A paramount figure of Libya’s transition and Club de Madrid Member, Abdurrahim El-Keib recently passed away in the United States. Club de Madrid mourns his loss and sends condolences to his friends and family.

Club de Madrid mourns the loss of Javier Pérez de Cuellar

Mar 5, 2020

Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, Member of Club de Madrid (CdM), former President of Peru's Council of Ministers (2000-2001) and a former Secretary-General of the United Nations (1981-1990) has passed away at age 100. CdM Members and the Secretariat mourn his loss. Pérez de Cuellar was among the first to...

Statement from President Clinton on the Passing of Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Wim Kok

Oct 23, 2018

Due to his modest manner and respectful way of dealing with people, Wim Kok’s legacy is easy to underestimate in today’s rough, conflict-ridden world.

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