Club de Madrid deeply mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis—a towering moral authority and unwavering advocate for peace, solidarity, and the dignity of every human being. His legacy is one of profound humility and humanity, marked and guided by an unshakable commitment to justice and...
Joint Statement by International Election Experts and Organizations on Myanmar
A Joint Statement by International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and Club de Madrid.
Club de Madrid expresses deep concern over the recent arrest of young leader Temirlan Sultanbekov
We urge the authorities to take immediate steps to address his situation, respecting his right to due process, and upholding the civil and political rights guaranteed under Kyrgyzstan’s constitution and international obligations
Club de Madrid Reiterates Call to End War in Ukraine
Club de Madrid urges Presidents Xi, Putin and Zelensky to embed proposals that emerge from upcoming exchanges in binding commitments in accordance with UN Charter
One year standing with Ukraine
Today marks one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A year with terrible consequences for the lives of every...
Club de Madrid calls for the immediate release of Navalny and other political prisoners in Russia
Club de Madrid will not turn a blind eye to such a profound attack on democracy, human and fundamental rights. Neither will we ignore the thousands of political prisoners who remain confined around the world because of their defence of democratic principles
Club de Madrid condemns the violent assault on Brazil’s democratic institutions
Respecting the democratic will of the people and the country’s institutions, as well as a peaceful transition of power, is fundamental to maintain and strengthen an inclusive democratic practice.
Club de Madrid’s statement on the Russian decision on the annexation of Ukrainian territory
The Club de Madrid condemns the illegal and sham referenda conducted by Russia in the partially occupied provinces of Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk and Zaporizhzhia.
Step in the Right Direction for the New Pandemic Treaty
A global, coordinated response to contain health threats and deliver countermeasures equitably is essential to stopping outbreaks from becoming global pandemics
Withdrawing Women’s Rights Damages Democracy
The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade sentence which made the right to abortion constitutional for women in the United States.
First Public Statement of Co-Chairs of the High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism
The High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism recognizes that today’s challenges require new approaches to global cooperation.
10 recommendations for a European response to the Ukraine invasion
Club de Madrid and EPD members have come together to call on EU institutions and European governments to respond to the crisis with a democracy-focused approach






