Obituary Articles

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...

Goodbye to Alfred Stepan, a historic member of Club de Madrid

The core materials discussed at the Assembly were gathered in a publication titled "Democracies in Danger", with a conclusion writen by our Member and former president of Brazil (1995-2003), Fernando Henrique Cardoso. In 2007, he was one of the most cited political...

Ex President of Botswana and Club de Madrid Member, Ketumire Masire, passes away

Masire passed away in a hospital in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, late on Thursday, according to his senior private secretary. President Masire was one of Africa’s most respected elder statesmen, a gifted leader who made every effort to galvanize the region's efforts...

Defender of liberty and champion of human rights, James R. Mancham, passes away

The Club de Madrid Members extend their condolences to his family, his friends and all the people of Seychelles. James R. Mancham was an enthusiastic Member of our organization, always ready to participate and always committed to the cause of democracy, freedom and...

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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