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
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
Ukraine: No military solution
Only dialogue and diplomacy can lead to ending this conflict and ensure peace and security in the region
We Should take up China’s offer to facilitate dialogue for peace
We welcome China’s offer to play a constructive role to facilitate dialogue for peace in Ukraine and the region.
Club de Madrid calls on President Putin to pull back from the abyss
The military invasion will not solve the underlying problem.
No war is inevitable. This is the moment for diplomacy
Russia, NATO, EU and their individual members should engage in intensive dialogue aimed at confidence building and risk reduction in Europe.
Club de Madrid condemns arrest of Member Suu Kyi and former President Myint in Myanmar
Regional organisations and the international community must reject the arrests and redouble efforts towards a peaceful political settlement and a return to the democratic path.
Club de Madrid demands the immediate release of opponents and candidates in Nicaragua
In line with our commitment to strengthen democratic practice, the Members of Club of Madrid -122 democratic former...








