Vike-Freiberga urges all actors to have “commitment and belief” to implement Agenda 2030
19 December, 2018
The President of Club de Madrid reflected on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals at the Doha Forum 2018.
Vaira Vike-Freiberga’s statement on the 2018 Imperial Springs International Forum
14 December, 2018
This is an official statement from Vaira Vike-Freiberga, President of Club de Madrid and former President of Latvia, on the 2018 Imperial Springs International Forum.
Imperial Springs International Forum: Final Statement
12 December, 2018
On the occasion of the watershed anniversary of China’s opening-up and reform, 40 prominent leaders from all over the globe gathered in Guangzhou on November 10-11th to lead the 2018 Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF). The event focused on ‘Advancing Reform and Opening Up, Promoting Win-Win Cooperation’. The Vice-President of the People’s Republic in China, Wang Qishan, delivered a keynote address.
Open Letter to the G20: ‘We, not They’
30 November, 2018
We call on G20 leaders to:-Use respectful, tolerant and compassionate language to refer to refugees and migrants.
Laura Chinchilla gives impulse to fight against violence towards women in Paraguay
23 November, 2018
Minister at the Presidential Delivery Unit: “We will make progress in strategies to promote the integral protection and empowerment of women”.
The former President of Costa Rica and current Vice-President of CdM , Laura Chinchilla, advocated for the establishment of a coordinating body that integrates state institutions and civil society to monitor the implementation of Law 5777/16 to protect women against all forms of violence.
Club de Madrid presents its project ‘Leaders Telling a Different Story’ at Paris Peace Forum 2018
15 November, 2018
Club de Madrid (CdM) presented its project ‘Leaders Telling a Different Story’ at a stand organized by the EU Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (EU-Devco) at the Paris Peace Forum 2018.
Club de Madrid supports the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace
12 November, 2018
CdM is one of the early supporters among other civil society organizations, private companies and some States of the Paris Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace launched by President Emmanuel Macron on November 12th at the UNESCO IGF.
Elbegdorj advocates for rights of women working in agriculture in Pakistan
12 November, 2018
The former President of Mongolia voiced in front of the Governor of Punjab the recommendations form civil society representatives in improving socio-economic and labour rights of women working in agriculture in this Pakistani region. The mission is part of the INSPIRED+ project., which CdM implements.
Petre Roman raises awareness over economic rights of persons with disabilities in Mongolia
10 November, 2018
The former PM of Romania and Member of CdM advocated for policy measures crafted by civil society organizations before key Ministers and elected representatives.
Laura Chinchilla leads mission in Paraguay to support implementation of law on violence against women
8 November, 2018
Former President of Costa Rica and current Vice President of the CdM will meet civil society representatives and top government officials to mobilize political will around the implementation of Law 5777/16 to protect women against violence.
Laura Chinchilla, new Co-Chair of the Inter-American Dialogue
2 November, 2018
The former President of Costa Rica and Vice-President of CdM has just been nominated as Co-Chair of the Inter-American Dialogue. This organization is a US center for policy analysis, exchange, and communication on Western Hemisphere affairs, dedicated to advancing a regional agenda of democratic governance, prosperity, and social equity.
‘Education for Shared Societies Policy Dialogue’ to produce a global agenda for inclusive education
26 October, 2018
After our 2018 Policy Dialogue held last October, CdM is drafting the ‘Education for Shared Society’ Agenda with the help of a Joint Steering Committee composed of a selected group of its Members.
Former PM of Romania Petre Roman supports the rights of disabled people in Mongolia
23 October, 2018
According to a Labour Force Survey from 2014, there are 105,000 Persons with Disabilities in Mongolia (3.5% of the population), of which 98,841 (94%) are of working age.
Statement from President Clinton on the Passing of Former Prime Minister of the Netherlands Wim Kok
23 October, 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.
Club de Madrid mourns the loss of Wim Kok, Former PM of The Netherlands and President of Club de Madrid
21 October, 2018
Strongly committed to making societies inclusively developed, peaceful and sustainable for present and future generations, Wim Kok was President of Club de Madrid from 2009 to 2013.
Club de Madrid to hold its 2018 Policy Dialogue on Education for Shared Societies
11 October, 2018
It aims to mobilize political will around global education for more inclusive societies.