Women Leaders Across the World Urge to Protect Afghan Women and Girls
21 September, 2021
The former President of Finland and Member of Club de Madrid, Tarja Halonen has published a plea today to protect the rights and wellbeing of women and girls in Afghanistan now that the Taleban have seized power in the country.
President Türk discusses state of democracy in podcast with Bertelsmann Foundation
15 September, 2021
Club de Madrid and Bertelsmann Foundation join forces to produce a podcast & video on the state of democracy worldwide. Both organisations are partnering in Club de Madrid’s Annual Policy Dialogue 2021 ‘Rethinking Democracy’.
Club de Madrid and its partners want to ‘Rethink Democracy’. Here’s why
15 September, 2021
We need to rethink democratic systems so they become more strong and able to meet citizens’ demands.
More than 140 former heads of state and Nobel laureates call on candidates for German chancellor to waive intellectual property rules for COVID vaccines
14 September, 2021
Less than two per cent of adults are fully vaccinated in low-income countries compared to almost 50 per cent in high income countries.
Club de Madrid condena la orden de arresto contra el ex Vice-presidente y escritor Sergio Ramírez y pide la urgente aplicación de la Carta Democrática Interamericana a Nicaragua
14 September, 2021
Dado el creciente y alarmante deterioro de la práctica democrática en Nicaragua, Club de Madrid hace un llamamiento para que se congele la financiación de organismos internacionales y Bancos Centrales hacia el país.
20 years since the Inter-American Democratic Charter: Present and future of democracy in the Americas
7 September, 2021
On the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Inter-American Charter and that of Club de Madrid’s founding, we reflect on the democratic challenges faced by the Americas and how the aspirations of the Charter can contribute to democratic advancement in the region. Register below!
Democracy in Practice: A podcast series by Club de Madrid
29 August, 2021
Conversations between our Members and Advisors on the challenges that put democracies under strain.
Live Session: Delivering for youth in emergency response and recovery-How to make democracy fit-for-purpose to meet the needs of young people?
20 August, 2021
As part of the Global Commission on Democracy and Emergencies, Club de Madrid is hosting a series of regional consultations to hear about the challenges of COVID-19 for democracy in Asia & the Pacific, Africa & the Middle East, the Americas, and Europe.
Policy success through anticipation: How to build a democratic culture of emergency preparedness?
17 August, 2021
This regional session is part of our Global Commission on Democracy and Emergencies and analysed regional responses and lessons learnt from the COVID-19 experience in the Asia Pacific region to put together policy recommendations on how democracies can better address future emergencies. Register below
Live Session: A renewed multilateral system- Towards positive and inclusive peace
16 August, 2021
International Peace and Security remains one of the foremost global challenges of our time. As the world juggles intractable problems from climate change to deep societal cleavages…
Live Session: Democracy and Equality
3 August, 2021
Our Vice President and former President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, speaks with Peruvian Members of Congress to exchange experiences on reducing inequality and discrimination
Danilo Türk proposes summit to “rescue Agenda 2030”
20 July, 2021
Watch below a video summary of Danilo Türk’s intervention at the Symi Symposium
Webinar: The Art of Democratic Politics and the Challenges of Globalization
2 July, 2021
The debates touch upon the future of democracy in Brazil and around the world, the role of intellectuals in politics, and social inequality, among other topics.
Social Development policies after the COVID-19 pandemic: Reducing inequalities to make everyone count
30 June, 2021
Join us for this side event of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development to be held on 6 July at 13:00-14:30 (New York time) / 19:00-20:30 (CET Time)
Time for a Second World Summit for Social Development. Let’s Leave No One Behind After COVID-19
28 June, 2021
It is necessary to ensure equal opportunity for all individuals and groups taking part in our society, independently of their characteristics, backgrounds or identity.
Club de Madrid demands the immediate release of opponents and candidates in Nicaragua
25 June, 2021
Ahead of the elections to be held in November, the organization strongly condemns the serious deterioration of fundamental rights and urges democratic governments and leaders to protect Nicaraguan democracy
