major nationalities and ethnic groups in Iran gathered in a historic summit
to form “The Congress of Iranian Nationalities for a Federal Iran (Congreh
Meliathai-e- Iran-e-Federal). The gathering took place in a London hotel. At
the end of the summit, the leaders issued the following manifesto:
Manifesto of: The Congress of Iranian Nationalities
for a Federal Iran- CINFI
Iran is owned and belongs to all its peoples and nationalities,
a right that they have been denied or taken away from them.
We understand and feel the national injustice that Iranian
nationalities have been subjected to, and therefore, we dearly honor the sacrifices
made and the hardships endured by the sons and daughters of Iran for freedom
and justice.
We believe that the legitimacy of any government is derived
from its peoples – this should be the case in a multi-national and a multi-ethnic
country like Iran as well.
Whereas without the participation of all its nationalities
to have the opportunity to rule the country and the regions that they live in,
achievement of freedom, development and peace is impossible in Iran; we believe
the establishment of a federalist system of government on the basis of ethnicity-nationality
and geography is the only political mechanism that is enduring, and it (Federalism)
allows all Iranian nationalities to realize their aspirations and the exercise
of self rule in a framework of a free, united and a democratic Iran.
We the undersigned, organizations that represent major Iranian
nationalities, have gathered on the 20th of February to establish and hold the
“The Congress of Iranian Nationalities for a Federal Iran”.
We have set the following principles as the basis for
future activities and cooperation:
1. That The Islamic Republic of Iran is a totalitarian, anti-democratic
and violator of the rights of the Iranian peoples. Hence its removal is the
necessary condition for the establishment of a federal democratic government
in Iran.
2. Notwithstanding our firm believe in the inallienable rights
for the exercise of the rights of self determination in accordance with the
United Nations Declaration of Human Rights and all pertinent international accords;
we desire a federal system of government, on the basis of national ethnicity
and geography in a united and an integral Iran.
3. The separation of religion and state.
4. Removal of any gender discrimination and full equality of
men and women in every sphere of life: social, political, economic etc.
5. Guarantee of freedom of thoughts, speech and assembly, and
freedom to organize social and political organizations: ensure and provide for
the equal rights of all citizens and legal enjoyment of these freedoms.
6. Guarantee of social and political equality and justice,
and the enhancement of quality of life of all citizens.
7. Establish peaceful relations with all countries on the basis
of mutual respect and respect for international norms and accords, and resolution
of conflicts employing peaceful means and international law.
8. Combat terrorism and weapons of mass destruction in the
region and internationally, cooperate with international endeavors toward achievement
of this objective, and in defense of peaceful resolution of regional and international
conflicts.
We ask all political organizations and personalities who believe
in these principles to join us in CINFI and assist us in fulfillment of our
objectives.
1. – Balochistan United Front
2. – Federal Democratic Movement of Azarbaijan
3. – Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan
4 – Balochistan People’s Party
5. – Democratic Solidarity Party of Ahwaz
6. – Organization for Defense of the Rights of Turkmen People
7 – Komeleh- Revolutionary Party of Kurdistan
