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Continued from prior discussions: Solutions for Iran (101), Solutions for Iran (201) , SOLUTIONS for IRAN (201-A), Solutions for Iran – Road Map
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SOLUTIONS FOR IRAN
Preliminary draft in progress
- BELIEVE in ourselves
- UNITE based on the common principals that brings us together instead of distractions and exclusions that divide us
- ORGANIZE
- Territorial integrity
- Independence
- Separation of Religion and State
- Freedom of Expression
- Gender Equality
- Human Rights
PART 1. PRINCIPALS OF UNITY OF ALL IRANIANS
DEFINITONS
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN, BELIEVE IN OURSELVES AND OUR POWER OF PEOPLE.
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN are more powerful than any internal or external forces who try to dictate control or decide for us.
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN have the power to determine our own destiny.
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN STAND UNITED
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN believe in the following common principals of unity:
- Territorial Integrity :
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN are one nation comprised of different regions, religions, cultures and languages. WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN proudly defend and believe in the territorial integrity of our ancient country IRAN. OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE shall not compromise the territorial integrity of our country Iran.
- Independence :
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN determine our own destiny independently. Our country IRAN is and shall remain independent of any foreign forces. OUR GOVERNMNENT OF THE PEOPLE shall maintain our independence free of any foreign influence and control.
Separation of Religion and State :
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN mutually respect our different religions and personal beliefs. Our GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE will remain separate from any religious institutions and influences. Our GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE shall not promote or oppose any specific religions or personal beliefs.
In order to secure the Separation of religion and state, the future secular constitution of Iran should prohibit participation of any religious or religious based groups in different local and national institutions of the government. This would also extend to anyone who holds a religious title or profession such as Mullahs and alike. Religion and religious groups will have freedom to practice their religion peacefully. This does not mean there is no democracy but in fact it is the only way to insure preservation of a secular democracy AS WELL AS the freedom to practice one’s faith and religion.
This also does not mean that individuals within the government would not have religious preferences but they can not constitutionally enforce any religious laws and restrictions. This way the Separation of religion and state will not be just a slogan but a practice in all levels of the the system.
Future constitution of Iran unlike prior constitutions would not state any official religion for the country either and therefore would not even need to allow special seats for religious minorities because it is secular in nature and everyone is treated the same regardless of their religion or lack of it.
- Freedom of Expression :
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN have the right to express our views and opinions. OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE shall provide all safety and securities for open and free exchange of views and opinions and it may not violate the right to freedom of expression under any pretext or circumstances.
- Gender Equality :
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN, MALE AND FEMALE are equal and have equal rights. OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE shall provide all safety and securities to assure that gender equality is fully exercised and implemented
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Human Rights :
WE THE PEOPLE OF IRAN respect each others human rights. OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE shall assure that the human rights of all Iranians are respected and defended and it shall not violate our human rights under any pretext. OUR GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE shall approve and implement: The articles of Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
PART II. ORGANIZATION
Form and Organize IRAN RECONCILIATION AND NATIONAL UNITY MOVEMENT (IRANUM) – jonbesh ashti va hambastegi melli Iran
FUNDING: Iranian public donations
COMMUNICATION MEANS: Internet Website and Forums, Publications, Satellite Television, Radio, Cell
All Iranians who commit to the above mentioned Principals of Unity are part of the IRANUM regardless of point of view, ideology and religion and can also hold elected organizational positions.
In the draft of its goals, statements and speeches IRANUM in simple words to:
1- List the failures of the Islamic Republic and its promises versus the present situation and statistics.
2- Address tangible issues affecting lives of Iranian people and different sectors of the society.
3- The reason for the problems
4- The goals, promises and solutionsEXAMPLES OF ISSUES to be addressed:
Unemployment
Inflation and high prices
Low incomes
Housing costs
Labor Rights, Income and benefits
Farming and Farmers problems
Women Rights
Student Rights, educational system, shortages in schools and universities
Lack of universal health and access to medical care
Infrastructure
Violation of individual rights
Corruption in government entities and of those in charge
Lack of free elections
Addiction: statistics, age and sources of drugs
Prostitution
Lack of freedom of speech- Closure of newspapers, political prisoners etc
Lack of due process, unfair trials, laws and injustice
Improper use and personal use of country’s resources
Drop in production and export and Failed economic policies
Violations of Human rights
Violation of rights of the minorities
International isolation, policies of confrontation and bad image of Iran and Iranians
Highest adult and child Execution rate in the world
PART III. ROAD MAP
- Announce that Velayat Faghih rule as well as supreme leadership of Khamenei is not recognized. Announce that Council of Experts and other such non elected posts of Islamic Republic are not recognized
- Ask the progressive Islamic clergy and Ayatollahs at different levels to issue statements and speeches in support of the movement (e.g.: Ayatollah Montazeri, Ayatollah Borujerdi for etc) and that the current government is fact violating Islam by giving examples of above issues.
- Announce that clergy and religion should no longer interfere in the political affairs and government of the country
- Announce that IRANUM respects Islam and Shia which is the religion of majority of Iranians and the future secular government will assure the rights of all religions to freely practice their faith
- Ask all Iranians to join the Iran national reconciliation and unity movement regardless of point of views and ideology and that everyone will have the right to freely run for future government positions at local, city, provincial and national level as well as for president and parliament positions
- Announce 1st Thursdays of each month as national strike days and days for peaceful national reconciliation marches around the country and the world by all Iranians. 7. Ask all the Iranians security forces such as police, army, navy, air force, revolutionary guards to also join the movement and to also assure the safety and well being of Iranians on these peaceful marches
- Ask the United Nations to closely monitor the safety and rights of Iranians to these peaceful marches under United Nations Articles of Human Rights which Iran is a signatory to.
- Call for Re-draft of an interim constitution by elected panel of experts (can use internet if necessary) to fully reflect all the issues addressed as Principals of Unity under a secular and free democratic republic as the ONLY form of government that without excluding others or giving special priorities CAN assure the reconciliation of all sectors of the society and their free participation in the future elections and affairs of the country.
- Form a temporary interim government in Iran to take over the affairs of the country. Call for resignation of president and members of Parliament of Islamic Republic
- Set 6 months plan to draft the new permanent constitution by newly elected group of experts and a referendum to approve it and maximum 1 year for the election date for different local and national government positions such as mayors, governors, president, parliament members, head and members of the Supreme Court.
DEFINITIONS:
Items 5, 6, 7, 8 above: RECONCILIATION AND UNITY DAYS on First Thursdays of each month
NATIONAL STRIKES AND UNITY MARCHES:
Stage 1:
STAY HOME UNITY DAYS: Iranians do not attend work or schools on these days and STAY HOME (except the required personnel in charge of health, safety and basic necessities of the public)
Stage 2:
UNITY MARCH : It is important not to start any unity march plans unless it is assured that substantial number of people have stayed home on prior national strike days and that they are prepared to join the march.
The peaceful reconciliation and unity marches are announced in advance. They are intended to be very peaceful and all the precautionary steps must be taken to assure that they remain that way. Local and international media as well as United Nations, Amnesty International and alike are informed in advance.
At this stage the slogans only address the social issues (see above) and calls for national unity and equality.
In the event the government announce the marches as illegal and does not issue permit, the marches are still to be carried on and if the access to the assigned locations are blocked, the nearest unblocked spots to the assigned locations should be used for gatherings.
Examples of slogans:
- ETEHAD, AASHTI, SOLH, DOOSTI, BARABARI
- MAA MARDOM, MAA BAA HAM, YEK SEDA, YEK IRAN
- AVAL IRAN, AKHAR IRAN
- ZAN O MARDE IRANI, HAMSEDA: MOSAVAT MOSAVAT
- BARADAR VA KHAHAR HAMSEDA : MOSAAVAAT, MOSAAVAAT
- SOLH DOOSTI EHTERAM, BARABARI MOSAAVAAT
- ESTEGHLAL DAR IRAN, EHTERAM BE DIGARAN
- KAREGAR, KESHAVARZ, DANESHJOO, HAM AAVA , YEK SEDA
- KAREGAR, KESHAVARZ, ARTESHI, SEPAHI, MOALEM, DANESHJOO:
- HAM AAVA, YEK MELAT, YEK SEDA: BARABARI, BARADARI,
- KHAHARE MAN, MADAR MAN, HAMSAR MAN: MOSAVAT, EHTERAAM EHTERAAM
- BIKARI, GERANI, ETIAD, KOJAYE IN ESLAM AST
- ROOSPIGARI, RESHVEGARI, ESTEHMAR, KOJAYE IN ESLAM AST
- IRANI SOLHDOOST …. JANG O TERROR, BASAST BAS
- NEZAMI 0 ARTESHI, NEGAHDARE MARDOM AND
- ARTESHI, SEPAHI BARADARE MADOM AND
Stage 3:
UNITY MARCHES FOR CHANGE : In this stage more specific demands about change of system and government are incorporated in the March slogans, signs and demands.
Examples of additional slogans
- MA VELAYAT NEMIKHAAHIM, RAHBAR MAA FEKRE MAST
- JOMHOORI DOROOGHIN, BAR KENAR – BAR KENAR
- VELAYAT FAGHIHAT BARKENAR – BARKENAR
- HOKOOMAT DOROOGHIN BARKENAR BAYAD GARDAD
- HOKOOMAT MARDOMI TASHGIL BAYAD GARDAD
- ZENDANIE SIASI AZAD BAYAD GARDAD
- AZADI, MOSAVAT BAA DOLATE MARDOMI
- MA MARDOM VALI ….. NEMIKHAHIM
- GHANOONE ASASIE NU: DEMOCRACY, DEMOCRACY
- MAZHABE MA EHTERAM, MAZHABE TO BA CHOMAGH
- MAZHAEB MA EDAALAT, MAZHABE TO KHOSHOONAT
- MAZHABE MA BAKHSEHSH AST, MAZHABE TO ENTEGHAM
- MAZHABE MA MEHRABAN, MAZHABE TO CHOOBE DAAR
- MAZHABE MA SOLH O MEHR, MAZHABE TO ZOOR O JANG
- MAZHABE MAN MALE MAN, KESHVAR MA MALE MA
- DOLATE MARDOMI, AARI….VALI NA
- MAJLESE MARDOMI, AARI…..VALI NA
- EMROOZ MAN ROSTAMAM, EMOROOZ MAN ARASHAM
- EMROOZ MAN TAHMINEH, EMROOZ MAN KOUROSHAM
