For more than 27 years, Iranian regime has taken peace and democracy as a hostage in the Middle East region with its ideology of Islamic Fundamentalism. Today, mullahs rule of terror and tyranny in Iran poses a clear and present threat first and foremost to millions of Iranians as well as to security and safety of other nations. This threat is multi-pronged, multi-faceted and omnipresent and therefore demands an urgent united campaign in several fronts to defuse it. Iranian-Americans stand for an Iran free of tyranny, nuclear threat, and terror. To this end, their state-delegates will put their stamp of approval on a US-policy which relies on Iran’s indigenous and patriotic resistance movement coupled with UN Security Council’s sanctions. 

 

2006 National Convention for a Democratic, Secular Republic in Iran relies on the following pillars for a free, prosperous and secure future:

 I. Human Rights in a Democratic Iran
Free Iran will uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and all international covenants on human rights. All privileges or discriminations based on gender, ethnic background, religion or beliefs will be abolished, and all citizens shall enjoy equal political and social rights.

II. Rights of Women in a Democratic Iran
Free Iran will recognize women’s rights are human rights and woman’s exclusive right over her own body including choice of clothing and cover. 

III. Freedom of Religion in a Democratic Iran
Free Iran believes in the separation of Church and State. No citizen shall enjoy any privileges or be subject to any discrimination due to their religious belief.

 

IV. National Minorities in a Democratic Iran
Free Iran recognizes the rights of all ethnic and national minorities. It recognizes the plan for the autonomy of Iranian Kurdistan, specifying that “the administration of all affairs of the autonomous region of Kurdistan,” except for those related to foreign policy, national defense, national security, foreign trade and customs.

 

V. Economic in a Democratic Iran
Free Iran accepts national capitalism and the bazaar, private ownership and enterprise, as well as private investment. Through a free-market economy, a democratic Iran will emphasize on the need to utilize the latest scientific and technical achievements and views relations with industrial countries necessary to reconstruct Iran's economy.

VI. Peace and Security in a Democratic Iran
Free Iran’s foreign policy is based on independence, respect for the United Nations Charter and international conventions and treaties, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. Free Iran supports the Middle East peace process. Free Iran opposes nuclear proliferation and the production of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.

 

Speakers on this platform will address the need for stronger ties that bring about democracy for Iranians and security for Americans and the entire Middle East.

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