Statement Urging Compliance with International Humanitarian Law
and Opening of Safe Humanitarian Routes Under United Nations Management
Statement by Club de Madrid on the Detention of Former Malian Prime Minister Moussa Mara
Club de Madrid, the world’s largest forum of democratic former Heads of State and Government, is deeply troubled by the custodial detention of its Board Member and former Prime Minister of Mali, Moussa Mara, in connection with a social media post published on 4 July 2025.
Club de Madrid Urges Respect for Fundamental Rights Following Travel Ban on Moussa Mara
Club de Madrid expresses its deep concern over the travel ban imposed on Club de Madrid Board Member and former Prime Minister of Mali, Moussa Mara. On 21July 2025, PM Mara was prevented from traveling to Senegal, where he was to deliver the keynote address at the 6th Regional Dialogue on Peace...
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
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.