Excited to launch our new video today, a week before #InternationalDemocracyDay (Sept 15)! Hear from Coalition partners, democracy activists, and advocates worldwide sharing why they stand up for democracy.
Let’s celebrate our progress and recognize the work ahead. Join us in amplifying these voices and promoting freedom, justice, and equality for all!
Stay tuned for upcoming events and actions throughout the coming weeks, as we celebrate International Democracy Day! Let's keep the conversation going and strengthen democracies globally. #ThankYouDemocracy #StandForFreedom #JoinTheConversation #DemocracyMatters
Isadora Suarez de Zubillaga - @WLCongress@GerardoBerthin - @freedomhouse
Yvonne Wamucii - Office of the Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy (Kenya), WYDE Network
@SabirActivist - Lead Member of the Chief Minister Special Committee on Youth Reforms, WYDE Network
@CarlosAlvQ - Former President of Costa Rica, @ClubdeMadrid
Anne Tsai Bennett - @NEDemocracy@adr_smith - @WFD_Democracy
Elbegdorj Tsakhia - Former President of Mongolia, @ClubdeMadrid@hagir222 - @UN Youth Fellow
@JoAnnaSueHenley - Member of the Ruling Parties in Malaysia's Unity Government, WYDE Network
@felipepaullier - @UNYouthAffairs Office
Kimberly Fiona - @TheYouthCafe
Jigmi Yoser Thinley - Former Prime Minister of Bhutan, @ClubdeMadrid@ChristianMoos - @EuropaUnionDE
Jorge Jraissati - @Econ_Inclusion
Lucia Jasenovcová - @WeAreEDYN
Elizaveta Volkova - Youth Liberty Congress
@jdeepford - @IRIglobal
Nicola Schmidt - @DemocracyR@oshinmaharjan - @AccountLab@N_Albertoni - Uruguay's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, WYDE Network
@PaolaGalvez29 - IdonIA Lab
Peter Erben - @IFES1987
Nove Dwi Lestari - @counterpartint
Rachna Mehta - @PartnersGlobal
Richard Walakira - @AoDemocracies@L_Pilegaard - @DIPDtweets
Rodrigo Lima - @democracywb@ElePanchulidze - @EPDeu@ElenaMotta_ - Congresswoman Republic of Guatemala, WYDE Network
Nicki Kalfas - @Int_IDEA / Global Democracy Coalition
Violet Tsagka - @WeareDTI
Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero - Former President of Spain, @ClubDeMadrid
@MoussaMara2 - Former Prime Minister of Mali, @ClubDeMadrid
Robert Bosch Stiftung
@FordFoundation
Club de Madrid continues to support young leadership through our Network of Young Decision-makers.
Discover the new participants of our Network, that will influence the global agenda through concerted and informed action:
https://t.co/Y2UIWgveRk
#WYDEYouth#YouthDemocracyCohort
Why do we stand up for democracy? 🌎🔝
In a moment where every voice matters, "The Voice and Value of Democracy" challenges you to take a stand. Discover how leaders like you are making a difference and defending our democratic values.
#VoiceOfDemocracy
🌍✨ At #SummitForDemocracy2024, 100 orgs call for actions to boost youth political participation. Themed "Democracy for Future Generations," it's vital to focus on young voices to ensure democracies are inclusive and representative. 🚀🗳️
Sign here: https://t.co/Fhp0tfcwUM
#Programmes 🧩
Join us at the #S4D3! 🌍
Interested in hearing firsthand experiences from young political leaders promoting participation in Global South democracies?
Register below ⬇️
👥Our Network of Young Decision-Makers held its first in-person Policy Lab in Brasilia
These leaders discussed critical global challenges, fostering cross-border connections
📹Watch the legacy video:
https://t.co/XjQf0hcoBW
#WYDEYouth#YouthDemocracyCohort#YDC@YouthCohort
🌍 Menu of Possible Commitments of @YouthCohort: 33 actions for governments to boost youth rights & participation. Developed with global youth & democracy orgs, it's a call to action for meaningful reforms. Let's make change happen! #YouthInAction
Club de Madrid would like to congratulate the participant of our Network of Young Decision-Makers @EmmaTheofelus for her appointment as Minister of Information and Communication Technology of Namibia.
#WYDEYouth#YouthDemocracyCohort#YDC@YouthCohort
Inspired by @EmmaTheofelus' powerful call to action for democracy: 'Every person needs the right to choose.'📢🗳️
Our collective voice matters, so let's exercise our right to vote for positive change! #Democracy
Club de Madrid President @_DaniloTurk opens this meeting on 'Youth Rethinking Social Development for People and Planet'.
"Political leadership is changing as society is changing"
Landed safely in Brasilia, Brazil.
Glory to God!!!
Looking forward to having meaningful and transformative conversations, coming up with an action plan around policies that will enable an increase in youth and women political participation.
Overall, excited about the opportunity to learn, unlearn and relearn.
Only a few days to go before Club de Madrid celebrates its flagship event in Brazil🇧🇷.
📍Young people will play a key role and our Network of Young Decision-Makers will hold a Policy Lab on 12 Nov in Brasilia and then actively participate in the Policy Dialogue #WYDEYouth
President @mbachelet visited our office and had a meeting with the Secretariat where she was briefed on our projects.
Bachelet is Member of Club de Madrid and has used the occasion to defend democracy and review its legacy: "Democracy is not perfect, but it's the only way"
📻 A new episode of our podcast is out! @jokateM and @carlacarvalhocv discuss women's leadership and their role in politics on a continent like Africa
Listen to the last episode of 'Democracy in practice' here: https://t.co/IbnypWX75y
#UNGA78 iniciando una hermosa experiencia gracias al programa #youthleadership del
@ClubdeMadrid y su trabajo por la cooperación internacional y la acción climática 😀