@laurachinchilla.bsky.social, former President of Costa Rica, has assumed her role as President of Club de Madrid as of 1 January 2026. Her appointment reflects commitment to democratic leadership and multilateral cooperation. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhZl... 🔗 clubmadrid.org/laura-chinch...

🌍 From aspiration to action on Global Public Goods At #ISIF2025, Club de Madrid Members Danilo Turk, Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga, Stefan Löfven & Romano Prodi reflected on a key global challenge: How can collective commitments become binding rather than aspirational?

Escalation in #Venezuela underscores the urgent need for diplomacy, dialogue, and respect for international law. Club of Madrid calls for de-escalation, multilateral engagement, and a peaceful, Venezuelan-led solution grounded in the UN Charter. clubmadrid.org/escalation-i...

Inclusive leadership and human rights require sustained commitment beyond awareness moments. We share a message from Yvonne Wamucii, Programs Secretary at the Office of the President’s Special Programmes (🇰🇪) and @clubdemadrid.bsky.social WYDE Member. 🌍

🌍 Democracy and human rights are under growing pressure worldwide. At #ISIF2025, @LeoVaradkar 🇮🇪 warned about global democratic backsliding and the shrinking of civic space.

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🌍 Welcome, Adriano Afonso Maleiane! 🇲🇿 Former Prime Minister of the Republic of Mozambique (2022–2025), Adriano Afonso Maleiane joins @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, the world’s largest forum of democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers. 🔗 clubmadrid.org/who/members/... #ClubdeMadrid #Mozambique

#EPDNetwork🌐 🌍✨ Global leaders united at #ISIF2025, co-organised by Club de Madrid in China to advance dialogue, cooperation and shared understanding on today’s key global challenges: https://clubmadrid.org/isif-2025/ https://bsky.app/profile/clubdemadrid.bsky.social/post/3m7msvdkfqk2j

🌍 Following the #16Days of Activism, we share a message from Dr Seun Fakorede, Executive Adviser to the Governor of Oyo State (Nigeria) and @clubdemadrid.bsky.social WYDE Member. He stresses inclusive governance, youth engagement and accountability to strengthen democracy. #WYDE

✨ As the year comes to a close, we extend our warmest wishes to our Members, partners and friends around the world. May the holiday season bring peace, reflection and renewed hope.

📢 We’re hiring! | Administrative & Finance Assistant for the INSPIRED+ 2.0 Project 📍 Madrid (hybrid) 🗓 Start: Jan 2026 📄 Project-based contract (4 years) 📅 Apply by: 5 Jan 2026 🔗 Full details & application: clubmadrid.org/club-de-madr... #WeAreHiring #ClubdeMadrid

@clubdemadrid.bsky.social is closely following recent developments regarding the detention of Temirlan Sultanbekov, a member of the WYDE Network. #WYDE #WYDENetwork #WYDECommunity #ClubdeMadrid

We share a message from Joanah Mamombe, MP in Zimbabwe’s National Assembly and @clubdemadrid.bsky.social WYDE Member, on why advancing women’s rights must go beyond the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

🌍 Although the #16Days campaign has ended, the fight to eliminate violence against women and girls continues every day. Today we share the voice of our WYDE Member Rebecca Joseph Kashindye calling for stronger institutions and sustained action. #NoExcuse #25N

Human rights are the essentials of daily life — dignity, safety, freedom and access to basic needs. To mark #HumanRightsDay, we asked President Türk about the responsibility of governments to protect human rights defenders and his message to those risking their safety. 🎥 youtu.be/CXX6az62tMw?...

🌍 On Human Rights Day and the final day of #16Days, Jack Rocha, Federal Deputy of Brazil, calls for strong institutions and political will to end violence against women & girls. 💻 Learn more: clubmadrid.org/work/project... #NoExcuse #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld #ClubDeMadrid #25N

🌏 Global leaders call for renewed multilateralism at #ISIF2025. Over 60 former Heads of State, policymakers & experts met in Guangzhou to advance cooperation on security, AI, trade, green transition & global public goods. Full release 👉 clubmadrid.org/global-leade... #ClubDeMadrid

As part of our mission in Namibia, WYDE Member Dr Seun Fakorede joined NBC Namibia Good Morning Namibia to discuss the urgent need for ethical social media use. He underlined how digital platforms shape public debate and why responsible online behaviour is essential. #WYDE

As part of the Ethical Use of Social Media Campaign Mission in Namibia (27–29 Nov 2025), @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, MICT Namibia & JCI Namibia hosted the Influencer Sundowner in Windhoek. #WYDE #WYDENetwork #InternationalEngagements #YouthEngagement #WYDECommunity #ClubdeMadrid

Violence against women remains one of the most persistent human rights violations worldwide. Addressing it is a shared responsibility — there is #NoExcuse. Claudia Ortiz, Congresswoman of El Salvador calls for stronger institutions, better prevention and real political will.

Women in Politics – Ethical Use of Social Media Last week in Windhoek, Namibia, we joined the Ethical Use of Social Media Seminar for Young Women in Politics, organised by JCI Namibia, MICT Namibia & @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, powered by EU & WYDE Civic Engagement. #WYDE #WYDENetwork

Our Member Olusegun Obasanjo (Former President of Nigeria) calls on the G20 to follow through on debt relief. Read more about the article in collaboration with @oxfaminternational.bsky.social in @projectsyndicate.bsky.social ⬇️ project-syndicate.org/commentary/g... #DebtRelief #G20 #Obasanjo

Why regional health investment matters. In @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social, Mehdi Jomaa, Former President of Tunisia and Michael Weinstein call for stronger regional systems to boost equity and resilience. Read more ⬇️ healthpolicy-watch.news/regional-inv... @aidshealthcare.bsky.social

Investing in regional health systems isn’t charity — it’s smart economics. 💡Every $1 spent in developing countries can yield $2–$4 in return. INSIDE VIEW: Michael Weinstein & Mehdi Jomaa @aidshealthcare.bsky.social @clubdemadrid.bsky.social @gavi.org @ecdc.europa.eu @who.int

Under the theme “For Global Cooperation and Solidarity”, the Imperial Springs International Forum brings together in China leaders and experts from around the world to address strategic stability, global governance, AI, global public goods and the implementation of the SDGs.

Gender-based violence continues to affect millions of women and girls — a reality that demands urgent action. There is #NoExcuse. In this message, Flor Pablo Medina raises her voice against all forms of violence. #16Days #EndGBV #OrangeTheWorld

Ending violence against women and girls cannot wait — and there is absolutely #NoExcuse José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, President of Spain (2004–2011) & Club de Madrid Member, calls for urgent, collective action to eradicate this pervasive human rights violation. #16Days #EndGBV

GPIN and @clubdemadrid.bsky.social welcome the establishment of the South Africa–led Ubuntu Commission, announced in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration. Full media release: globalpublicinvestment.net/news_press/t...

📢 Global Public Investment and @clubdemadrid.bsky.social welcome the establishment of the South Africa–led Ubuntu Commission, announced in the G20 Leaders’ Declaration. 🔗 Full media release: clubmadrid.org/the-global-p... #GlobalPublicInvestment #G20 #InternationalCooperation #ClubDeMadrid

🚨 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women – 25 November

🎉 Congratulations to our @clubdemadrid.bsky.social Member Felipe González on receiving the Order of the Golden Fleece! A well-deserved recognition for his lifelong dedication to dialogue, democracy, and civil peace. 👉🏻 clubmadrid.org/who/members/... #ToisonDeOro #GoldenFleece #Democracy

🌍 40+ former Heads of State & Government call for an International Panel on Inequality to provide trusted, evidence-based guidance to tackle one of today’s biggest global challenges. 📄 Full letter: clubmadrid.org/former-leade...

REACTION: South Africa defies geopolitical bullying and puts inequality emergency on global agenda, says Oxfam. #G20 #G20SouthAfrica 🔗 www.oxfam.org/en/press-rel...

Our Director of Programmes @rubencampos.bsky.social shares his insights on @rtvecom.bsky.social Cinco Continentes, listen the programme on: ▶️ www.rtve.es/play/audios/... #InternationalNews #RNE #ClubdeMadrid

Special thanks to our member @abigaildisney.bsky.social, former Prime Minister of Senegal and Member of Club de Madrid, Aminata Touré.

G20 leaders meeting this week in South Africa: The world deserves hope. And our hope is a more equal and sustainable future. You can help deliver this. Be the people's champion: Tax The Super Rich. #G20SouthAfrica

🌍 Why must democracy be at the core of governing global public goods? Watch this special message from @presidenthalonen.fi, President of Finland (2000–2012) and @clubdemadrid.bsky.social Member, as we build momentum toward the Annual Policy Dialogue 2026 in Madrid. #APD26 #Financing4Development

This is how you LEAD! Thank you @michelforst.bsky.social for joining our champions letter to secure better protection for environmental defenders. ✍️ Join the action: bit.ly/446ONEH 🌺 🌿 More about the Lead initiative: lead-initiative.com/ @clubdemadrid.bsky.social @ecnl.bsky.social @globalwitness.org

On 31 October, we released a new report — in English and Spanish — addressing a key question for today’s global landscape: how to rebuild democratic and multilateral cooperation between Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. #ClubdeMadrid #Multilateralism

#Policy💬 🛡️ The #EuropeanDemocracyShield will be the umbrella initiative structuring democracy support in this @ec.europa.eu mandate. Will it be up to its promised high standards? 🔍 Our Emma Quaedvlieg did an 8-point analysis of its text, comparing it with EPD recommendations 🧵

🌍 At COP30 in Belém, @clubdemadrid.bsky.social gathered global voices to address a critical question: How can democracies protect environmental human rights defenders facing rising threats, gender-based violence and shrinking civic space? #COP30 #HumanRights #Democracy

@ecnl.bsky.social @clubdemadrid.bsky.social @business-humanrights.org umanrights.org @globalwitness.org @globaltfokus.bsky.social @worldresources.bsky.social

🚀Officially launching LEAD today at hashtag#COP30! #LEADwithUs 🌎💚 The Leaders Network for Environmental Activists and Defenders (LEAD) is a global initiative to elevate the voices of environmental human rights defenders. 👉 Learn more about LEAD: lead-initiative.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXSF...

🎥 Relive the Club de Madrid UNGA Dinner 2025! As part of the #UNGA80 and in partnership with @awscloud.bsky.social, the Dinner gathered a select group of global leaders in New York to discuss how AI can drive competitiveness, growth, and democratic resilience. 🔗 youtu.be/1gfPlRQPjQo?...

🌎💚 Co-design LEAD’s next phase of work! #LEADwithUs at #COP30 in Belém. Join today's strategy meeting of LEAD at 15:00 ✏️ Register here to attend: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 👉 Find out more about the LEAD: lead-initiative.com

🌎💚Are you at #COP30? #LEADwithUs ❇️ Join us today at 16:30 for a reception celebrating LEAD, a global initiative that elevates the voices of environmental human rights defenders in #ClimateAction. 📍 Grassroots Movement for Climate Venue, no registration needed. 👉 lead-initiative.com

Democracy’s value cannot be measured only at the ballot box, it must also be felt in people’s lives. Read the @projectsyndicate.bsky.social op-ed by Aminata Touré, Member of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social, and International IDEA's @kevincasasz.bsky.social ⬇️ www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/d...

🌍 @laurachinchilla.bsky.social, former President of Costa Rica (2010-2014), has been elected President of @clubdemadrid.bsky.social - the world's largest forum of democratic former Heads of State and Government. Her term will begin in January 2026. 🔗 clubmadrid.org/laura-chinch... #ClubdeMadrid

♀️ Junto a @clubdemadrid.bsky.social se ha abordado la importancia de reducir las brechas de género y el papel de las políticas de los cuidados, poniendo en el centro a las mujeres. (2/5).

En una nueva jornada de la #SocialSummit2025, la SECI, @evagranados.bsky.social , ha participado en diversas reuniones bilaterales y actos para hacer seguimiento y recordar algunos de los compromisos adquiridos en la Conferencia de Sevilla del pasado verano. (1/5).