Iraqi Lurestan Patriotic Democratic Party-Failiestan

Iraqi Lurestan Region-Failyestan

Section (1): Introduction

Article (1.1): The Party Name
Iraqi Lurestan Patriotic Democratic Party - Failiestan

Article (1.2): Mission Statement:
The Party is a patriotic and democratic party based on a fundamental commitment to human rights, individual freedom, and national rights for Lur Faili and other nations as regards self-determination. The Party believes in achievement through systematic programs and democracy which has originated from the roots of the historical and national Lur Faili Liberation Movement along with Lurestan’s Government Patriotic experience.

Section (2): Goals

Part (2.1): National Goals

Article (2.1.1)
To improve and develop respectful relationships and exercise coexistence with all other parties; cooperating and supporting democratic peace-oriented organizations and the Lur Faili Diaspora in order to achieve Lur Faili national and lawful rights peacefully, in order to expand tolerance through dialogue within Lur Faili homes while diminishing violence.

Article (2.1.2)
To struggle to internationalize the Lur Faili cause within the framework of international and regional organizations, where the Lur Faili liberation movement must have the role of observer status to defend Lur Faili national and patriotic rights.

Article (2.1.3)
To return all of the disputed territories to the border of the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan), and then to finalize the Region’s Borders.

Article (2.1.4)
To defend the rights of all Lur Faili who live in other parts of Iraq including Kurdistan Region and to treat them as part and parcel of the Lur Faili Nation, and to maintain social and cultural relations with them.

Part (2.2): Patriotic Goals

Article (2.2.1)
To work towards building a civil society that offers rule of law and equal opportunities, where everybody can live under a transparent and fair authority, and also where pluralism and peaceful devolution of power are applied.

Article (2.2.2)
To verify and confirm a democratic, parliamentarian federal system in Iraq that provides full citizenship for all Iraqis while protecting Iraq’s international position and guaranteeing liberty and independence.

Article (2.2.3)
To protect and develop all national, political, cultural and economic gains and achievements which were attained by a historical struggle and were fundamentally the result of martyrs’ blood and sacrifices for our people, which were undoubtedly the reflection of a true, brave and free ambition.

Article (2.2.4)
To verify and confirm national unity in the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) and Iraq; to strive to find just solutions for internal issues between the Iraqi Lurestan Region Government - LRG and Iraqi Government in accordance with the Iraqi Constitution.
Article (2.2.5)
To develop a parliamentary, federal system and guarantee the participation of all Iraqi components in the Constitutional Institutions.

Article (2.2.6)
To guarantee the participation of the Lur Faili People in making political decisions in Iraq by participating in Iraqi Government Agencies.

Article (2.2.7)
To respect the Federal Constitution by implementing its articles, and considering it sacred, as it is the direct expression of Iraq’s will and also the only guarantee for the unity of Iraq and its territories.

Article (2.2.8)
To guarantee national, cultural, and administrative rights for Kurds, Turkmen, Chaldeans, Assyrians and Armenians and etc.

Article (2.2.9)
To secure the rights of any religious and sectarian component (in carrying out their rituals and establishing their councils) to improve, organize, and develop their cultural and social affairs inside the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (2.2.10)
To establish good relations with parties that work in Iraqi Lurestan Region and other Regions and Iraq and believe in the constitution’s commitment to Democracy, Human Rights, Federalism, National Brotherhood, and Recognition of Lur Faili’ Right to self-determination.

Article (2.2.11)
To strengthen principles of co-existence and tolerance among all national, ethnic, and religious groups of people.

Article (2.2.12)
To ensure that Iraq lives up to its international obligations and follows all international protocol and pacts, especially those which deal with human rights, the rights of minorities, and the rights of self-determination.

Part (2.3): Regional and International Goals

Article (2.3.1)
To strengthen peaceful relationships between Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) and neighboring countries in accordance with the principles of common interest, mutual respect, good neighboring, non-intervention, and solving problems and miscommunication by way of general international law and peace.

Article (2.3.2)
To commit to the United Nation’s goals and principles, and to respect those international agreements and protocols that do not oppose the interests of the Lur Faili People.

Article (2.3.3)
To support the efforts of friendly Countries, Governmental and Nongovernmental Organizations that participate in the political, economic and cultural development of the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan), facilitating their work in proper and legal ways.

Article (2.3.4)
To initiate an International Campaign to encourage Countries and International Organizations, especially the United Nations, to defend nations who have suffered international crimes, and to support them in gaining political freedom and economic development.

Article (2.3.5)
To strengthen relations with nations, parties, and organizations who support the Lur Faili Nation.

Article (2.3.6)
To encourage and strengthen the diplomatic relations of the Iraqi Lurestan Region Government - LRG through the opening of LRG Representation Offices in countries all over the world, in accordance with the recent Iraqi Constitution, while also encouraging these countries to open their offices and consulates in the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (2.3.7)
To gain observer status for the Lur Faili liberation movement in the United Nations and other professional agencies, so as to guarantee a peaceful life for the Lur Faili People, free from oppression and another genocide.

Article (2.3.8)
To strengthen and develop the Iraqi Lurestan Region Government - LRG’s relations with the UN and other International Organizations and to find proper mechanisms for the involvement of the Region’s Representatives in International Conferences and UN Commissions, Organizations, and Professional Agencies.

Article (2.3.9)
To seek material and moral support for the Party’s Organization abroad for the purpose of:
1. Establishing optimum relations with Political Parties in the countries, especially those who believe in Democracy and Human Rights and recognize the Lur Faili’ Right to self-determination.
2. Caring for the Party’s Members and supporters abroad.
3. To become helpful to the Iraqi Lurestan Region Government - LRG Offices abroad in strengthening relations and providing support for Lur Faili Immigrants outside of Iraq.

Section 3: Principles and Strategies

Part (3.1): Political System and Governing Issues
The Party believes that the political system in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) must express the ambitions of the people and work for the approval of citizens’ rights and freedoms, and to encourage them to play their positive role in a political system that preserves democracy, human rights, rule of law, and the separation of authorities. The Party works for the sake of:

Article (3.1.1)
Supporting the legal and constitutional institutions in Iraqi lurestan (Failiestan) such as: The Region Presidency, Parliament, Government, and the Judicial Council; which are considered important achievements and should perform in accordance with the rule of law.

Article (3.1.2)
Respecting human rights and basic freedoms, working in order to achieve those rights and freedoms which are mentioned in international protocol, Iraq being one of the signers. The Party is committed to the implementation of these laws both inside Iraq and Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan).

Article (3.1.3)
People should be the source of power, and all powers in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) must come from them. In all crucial decisions, the people have the highest word.

Article (3.1.4)
The People of the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) decide upon the crucial and critical issues of the Region by Referendum and constitutional mechanisms.

Article (3.1.5)
Supporting the Parliament to perform its duty as the legislative agency. It is the Party’s duty to pay attention to the agency and support it in all aspects, and to prepare efficient, honest, professional and experienced members in various fields for it.

Article (3.1.6)
Supporting the Iraqi Lurestan Region Government - LRG in implementing its programs and public policies, which have gained the trust of Iraqi Lurestan Region Parliament - LRP.

Article (3.1.7)
To respect the principles of transparency, accountability and consequence. To work for achieving transparency in Government’s performance for the purpose of embodying the people’s right to monitor the authorities of the Region. The Party strives to:
a. Guarantee the right to freedom of information and the monitoring of the performance of governmental and non-governmental activities.
b. Uphold and pass a constitution and laws that provide people with the ability to monitor and hold accountable the authorities of the Region.

Article (3.1.8)
To provide national, cultural, administrative, and educational rights for all ethnic components that live in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan), and to respect their beliefs and rituals; and also to support them in having representatives in Parliament in accordance with the size of their population.

Article (3.1.9)
Commitment to the principle of the rule of law and the fact that all people are equal in front of the law without any discrimination based on nation, s*x, religion, ethnicity, social and / or political position.

Article (3.1.10)
Commitment to the principle of the separation of powers to achieve an independent judiciary, thus that there is no higher power than the law.

Article (3.1.11)
Providing freedom for the media and freedom of expression, stressing that media institutions and NGOs become active and responsible elements for defending the rights and freedom of the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan)’s People.

Article (3.1.12)
Active participation in the Iraqi Political Process depends on complete respect for the Iraqi Constitution and a comprehensive obligation to implementing its articles.

Article (3.1.13)
For the purpose of widening the people’s participation in governing, our Party works for the implementation of referendums on fundamental laws of a constitutional nature.
Article (3.1.14)
To work for passing a specific law against discrimination of all forms and to punish anyone who acts against it.

Part (3.2): Judicial System
The Party believes that there is no higher authority than law and an independent judge with the final authority to determine the law. In order to enable him / her to do his / her crucial job. The Party works towards:

Article (3.2.1)
Respecting the judicial authority and its freedom, and confirming all legal guarantees that exist for this purpose.

Article (3.2.2)
To review the prosecution system and to promote its role in seeking justice.

Article (3.2.3)
To train judges and prosecutors in judicial best practices, organizing professional workshops in the field of law to make them more effective.

Article (3.2.4)
To pay attention to “Consultation and Consensus” and Judicial Councils, and to activate them to fulfill their duties.

Article (3.2.5)
To train and deploy attorneys to perform their role in courts.

Article (3.2.6)
To provide the public with an education in legal and cultural awareness, which supports the courts’ ability to perform their role in providing justice.

Part (3.3) Administrative System
As the role of administration and management is critical for achieving humanitarian, political, economic and social development. The Party works for:

Article (3.3.1)
Establishing a high Board of Administrative Development in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan), whose job is to investigate ways to develop a modern system of administration.
Article (3.3.2)
To frame a proper strategy for the full use of Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan)’s human resources, and to find jobs to decrease unemployment and disguised unemployment, which state’s agencies suffer from. This is to be done through:

a. Encouraging the private sector to initiate production projects and reviewing investment law towards agricultural and industrial projects, which should depend on local workers.
b. To encourage the use of modern technology and to raise the abilities of administrative personnel inside the government’s establishments, through training and workshops; this is the first step towards establishing an E-government.

Article (3.3.3)
To publicize a culture of serving among the state’s agencies and establishments, so that the employee can understand the administrative philosophy of the establishment and become aware of the fact that the aim of each position and responsibility is to serve citizens.

Article (3.3.4)
To embody administrative decentralization by promoting the provinces and initiating cooperation to achieve better transaction speed; all these should be organized in a manner that does not cause disorder in goals and abilities.

Article (3.3.5)
To establish an integrity board in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) and activate Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) Financial Control Divan, while legislating special laws to fight corruption.

Article (3.3.6)
To re-structure the government’s administration in coordination with its obligations towards citizens, and to ensure an end to corruption in the bureaucracy.
Article (3.3.7)
To urge the Public Service Council to ensure equal opportunities in employment.

Part (3.4): Economic and Financial Policies
The Party pays special attention to economic and financial policies, since they have a crucial role in the development of society and standards of living. Thus, the Party tries to develop a financial policy that is compatible with the great changes in the world and serves the interests of Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan). The Party works for:

Article (3.4.1)
It is a crucial necessity to re-structure the Iraqi Economic Infrastructure within a federal pluralistic Iraq to protect the interests of the Iraqi people and consider the uniqueness of Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan), in comparability with modernity and changes that have emerged in post-war Iraq.

Article (3.4.2)
To implement a legitimate, just system for dividing financial incomes between federal Iraq and Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) in accordance with Iraq’s Constitution.

Article (3.4.3)
The Iraqi Lurestan Region Government - LRG must apply a transparent policy for finance and the economy in order to guarantee the freedom of economic activities and to support local production and industries. The crucial point of this policy is to establish an Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) economic infrastructure.

Article (3.4.4)
To utilize the secure and stable circumstances in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) to encourage local and foreign capital investment in the fields of industry, agriculture, and tourism. On the other hand, laws related to this matter must be amended and implemented, and a general investment plan should emerge to capitalize fully on the Region’s economic capabilities.

Article (3.4.5)
To rebuild and activate the financial and banking sector in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) and to rehabilitate them to gain the trust of the citizens; this should be done through a national policy that provides a modern banking system which depends on profits, and to link Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) banks with international ones, and also through the rebuilding of insurance establishments.

Article (3.4.6)
To encourage the establishment of joint stock companies and to provide secure circumstances for this purpose, which use and invest small and medium assets and provide opportunities for local employment.

Article (3.4.7)
Efforts to review and amend all financial laws, especially ones related to tax policies, to make them suitable for recent economic developments.
Article (3.4.8)
To resolve issues of disguised unemployment, which is considered a burden on the Region’s general budget.

Article (3.4.9)
To improve financial control and observation for the protection of public wealth and to ensure its proper use.

Article (3.4.10)
To pass a law of consumers’ rights and prohibit abuse by producers and traders; and also to activate an agency of Quality Control for all products and a supporting committee to protect consumers’ rights.
Article (3.4.11)
To legislate a law ensuring freedom of competition and prohibiting monopolies, and to organize markets in accordance with the Region’s financial and economic policies.

Article (3.4.12)
To review the Ration Card System to guarantee a better standard of living for people who have low incomes.

Article (3.4.13)
To open a special account for the Region’s share from Federal Incomes, and to save a part of this income for the next generation’s benefit.

Part (3.5): Educational & Higher Educational System
The Party deems it necessary that a public and transparent philosophy for education must emerge for the purpose of framing a united and national policy. It should include a new and modern vision for erasing the effects of old, negative, racist and chauvinistic educational policies of the past Iraqi authorities. The Party works:

Article (3.5.1)
To continuously re-evaluate and develop educational programs that are in accordance with modern developments, technology and civilization.

Article (3.5.2)
To confirm national thought alongside principles of democracy, tolerance, and human rights within educational programs so as to strengthen Lur Faili nationalism through a knowledge of Lur Faili culture, language, history, and geography.
Article (3.5.3)
To inform the public and students about the crimes committed against our nation, by inserting the following materials into educational programs:
a. Genocide (Anfal, Mass killings and etc.)
b. Ethnic cleansing policies (deportation, displacement, Arabization, Kurdization and etc.)

Article (3.5.4)
To support attempts to preserve the language and culture of the Turkmen, Chaldeans, Assyrians, and Armenians within their special educational programs.

Article (3.5.5)
To increase the use of foreign languages within educational programs.

Article (3.5.6)
To build a strong sense of personality for the Lur Faili individual, in order to achieve self-esteem and a free mind.

Article (3.5.7)
To pay close attention to teachers so that they perform more efficiently, playing their important role in the community.

Article (3.5.8)
To pay special attention to universities and institutes and their professors and scientific personnel, without interfering in their affairs.

Article (3.5.9)
To apply administrative decentralization for all educational establishments to reduce the rate of bureaucracy and to provide them with the freedom to undertake their duties.
Article (3.5.10)
To provide the circumstances needed to revitalize Lur Faili.

Article (3.5.11)
Endeavor to offer equal opportunity fellowships for talented students.

Article (3.5.12)
To provide places for Lur Students who come from other part of Lurestan to study in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan)’s Universities.

Article (3.5.13)
To apply a transparent policy in the higher education system regarding the establishment of private and public schools, institutes and universities, including those that are in place, concentrating on their quality and to set certain standards in order to evaluate them.

Article (3.5.14)
To maintain a mixed-gender system in educational establishments and programs.

Article (3.5.15)
To pay more attention to vocational academies to prepare mid-level personnel for the development of the region’s economy and reconstruction.

Part (3.6): Scientific Research
Scientific research is a critical factor in the development of a vibrant civil society and healthy governmental institutions in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan). Academics and scholars must be encouraged and Lurestan Academy must be expanded and promoted in line with its international counterparts. Thus the Party works:

Article (3.6.1)
To support scholars and inventors by legislating for the protection of intellectual property rights, opening scientific centers in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan), and encouraging scholars and inventors through the provision of facilities for them to explore their skills.

Article (3.6.2)
To support original scientific research by encouraging research centers in universities; organizing international conferences and workshops, and implementing knowledge gained from the results; also to encourage researchers to explore and develop national theory and cases.
Article (3.6.3)
To encourage a translation movement in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) and establish a Professional Translation Agency - PTA for the translation of books, scientific resources, and legislation into and from the Lur language.

Article (3.6.4)
To allocate an appropriate amount of the Region’s Budget to the development and support of Scientific Research.

Part (3.7): Health System
Since the health system is critically important for building a healthy and productive society, the Party believes that there must be efforts:

Article (3.7.1)
To pay more attention to health care in both prevention and treatment. This should be done through the provision of Medical Instruments, devices, personnel, and modern treatment techniques; and opening more hospitals and consultation clinics, in order to ensure an equal geographic allocation of health services to meet the needs of all citizens.

Article (3.7.2)
To raise general health awareness by broadcasting special and educational programs through the media.
Article (3.7.3)
To establish and develop physiotherapy centers and provide them with modern equipment.

Article (3.7.4)
To develop a pharmaceutical and medical instrument industry in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan)in accordance with international standards, and implement am effective system of quality control upon medical products.

Article (3.7.5)
To establish a general system for health care insurance in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (3.7.6)
To re-orient the health care system as necessary in order to provide the best service and treatment of patients.

Part (3.8): Civil Society
As Lur Faili society undergoes dramatic development, the Party carefully works to implement an advanced social system through the application of the following principles:

Article (3.8.1)
Efforts to supply basic life necessities to all individuals, including: proper living conditions (food, clothing, housing…etc.), job opportunities, education, health care, and freedom of expression.

Article (3.8.2)
To democratize social life by raising the living standards of Lur Faili families and educating individuals about civic responsibilities and democratic principles.
Article (3.8.3)
To enhance social cohesion in the society through citizen participation in both public and non-public establishments.

Article (3.8.4)
To work in accordance with a deep respect for the role of civil society and educate citizens about principles such as human rights, children’s rights, gender equality, individual freedom, and social justice.
Article (3.8.5)
To protect and develop Lur Faili culture in order to maintain the national identity of the Lur society.

Article (3.8.6)
To protect and develop the Lur language and standardize it as a necessary tool for social development, and begin the process of formalizing the Lur language all over Iraq.

Article (3.8.7)
To guarantee a peaceful and happy life for children, because they are a social treasure, and to protect them against any physical or psychological abuse.

Article (3.8.8)
To reduce poverty and resolve its social effects by reviewing the social security system.

Article (3.8.9)
To pay attention to disabled people with special needs and to guarantee their rights in accordance with related international agreements.

Article (3.8.10)
To review and re-organize labor laws in order to align them with the Region’s economic and political changes, through the passage of a new law that covers laborers in both private and public sectors and guarantees their rights.

Article (3.8.11)
To legislate a new law for retirement and social security that coincides with recent economic and social changes.

Article (3.8.12)
To guarantee a comfortable life for the elderly and to open and develop care centers for them.

Article (3.8.13)
To establish social protection networks.

Article (3.8.14)
To provide rehabilitation houses to ensure necessary services (for teenagers and the elderly), and also to seriously consider the situation of the incarcerated and to organize the eligible for the provision of special programs.

Article (3.8.15)
To open government-run employment centers to provide jobs for the unemployed and to train those without expertise in any field.

Part (3.9): “Qadaraban”
Since the advent of the Great Lurestan Government, the “Qadaraban” have been the true protector of the people of Lurestan and its borders. Through their brave sacrifices, our nation was able to overcome difficult political situations and achieve most of its goals. LPDP proudly commemorates and appreciates the Qadarabans’ role in history and also it will have an important role in Iraqi Army component, and works:
Article (3.9.1)
To support the efforts of the Ministry of Qadaraban Affairs by organizing, uniting, and legislating on Qadaraban affairs, since it is vital to the defense of Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) borders and the protection of our nation’s achievements.
Article (3.9.2)
To raise the living standards of the Qadaraban forces by legislating special laws and regulations.

Article (3.9.3)
To improve Qadaraban training courses in order to increase their capabilities, and to establish military colleges, institutes, and professional research centers commensurate with modern technologies.

Article (3.9.4)
To support the Qadaraban Foundation in order to remember the Qadaraban members who fought in Lurestan Revolutions.

Article (3.9.5)
To pay close attention to wounded or disabled Qadaraban veterans, and to ensure their rights are protected.

Article (3.9.6)
To respect and honor martyred Qadaraban by taking care of their families.

Article (3.9.7)
To allow Qadaraban to cooperate with civil defense forces and participate in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) reconstruction.

Article (3.9.8)
To educate the people and children of our nation about the role and sacrifice of our Qadarabans through the inclusion of this subject in educational programs and the establishment of special museums, monuments, and documentary centers.

Article (3.9.9)
To improve the education and cultural development of Qadaraban and to provide them with relevant knowledge of political and social developments.

Part (3.10): Internal Security Forces
Security at both the ‘individual’ and ‘community’ level is a basic right. LPDP believes that those tasked with providing internal security have an important role to play in protecting the security and freedom of citizens, defending the achievements of our nation, upholding the rule of law, implementing justice, and protecting human rights. LPDP works:

Article (3.10.1)
To provide a clearer and comprehensive definition to the people about security in the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) by delineating the fields of authority for security forces, laying out the vital interests of Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) and explaining threats against the public; this includes matters of intelligence, acts against Lur Faili institutions, terrorism, narcotics, and religious, ethnic, and national fundamentalism.

Article (3.10.2)
To implement ongoing training for officers and members of the internal security forces and ensure their introduction to modern styles and methods of professional security work. This will be done by improving training centers and organizing special and annual courses related to security works.

Article (3.10.3)
To improve working conditions, raise living standards, and make available high risk pay for officers and members of internal security forces.
Article (3.10.4)
To take additional care with the education and socialization of officers and members of the internal security forces various fields of security works, human rights protection, and the protection of the rule of law, in order to ensure their loyalty and performance to the Region and nation.

Article (3.10.5)
To deploy modern technology to assist in the work of internal security establishments, such as intelligence gathering, fact-checking, crime trace collections, and anti-terrorism.

Part (3.11): Communications System
Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) has to take a dramatic step forward in modern communication technologies and devices, and being of crucial importance, the Party works to:
Article (3.11.1)
To pass laws that would organize communication companies (Internet, Cell Phones and etc.) in order to protect common parties’ interests by paying attention to quality and price, and to monitor and prevent any misuse.

Article (3.11.2)
To encourage companies to broaden their service channels to reach the most remote points in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (3.11.3)
To improve metrological stations in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) in a manner commensurate with technological developments in the Region and pay more attention to seismic monitoring.

Part (3.12): Transportation and Infrastructure
Transportation and infrastructure are fundamental pillars of a healthy economy, and since Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) is one of the international gateways to Iraq, they have a crucial importance. The Party works:

Article (3.12.1)
To organize public transportation networks through legislation and in accordance with modern methods in order to offer more services and assist in solving traffic congestion.

Article (3.12.2)
To improve the network of roads and bridges by repairing and maintaining them, especially the main internal and external highways that link the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) with neighboring countries. Also, to establish railway networks and airports.

Article (3.12.3)
To organize the import of automobiles and vehicles in accordance with a strategic plan.

Article (3.12.4)
To amend traffic laws in accordance with principles that guarantee transportation standards, proper vehicular use, and environmental protections.

Article (3.12.5)
To educate citizens about traffic laws and proper vehicular procedure by inserting the subject into educational programs and media reports, in order to reduce vehicular accidents.

Article (3.12.6)
To modernize the post office system in the Region.

Part (3.13): Environment
As everybody has the right to live in a clean environment, protecting the environment and re-greening Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) is a national, patriotic, and humanitarian mission. The Party works:

Article (3.13.1)
To implement decisions made at international conferences related to pollution, environment protection, and global warming, and to have Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) participate in relevant conferences.

Article (3.13.2)
To cooperate with the Iraqi federal government to fight problems of desertification and sandstorms.

Article (3.13.3)
To establish restricted areas for the protection of plants and animals through legislation.

Article (3.13.4)
To save natural forests and parks and protect them against fires and misuse, and to re-build a greenbelt around the Region.
Article (3.13.5)
To clear mines and support local and international efforts in de-mining, and to also pressure the federal government to participate in these efforts.

Article (3.13.6)
To legislate special regulations for hunting to guarantee the protection of animals. To educate people about environmental protection by introducing the subject into media and educational programs, and supporting relevant organizations.

Article (3.13.7)
To use scientific and modern methods for waste disposal and the recycling of agricultural and industrial projects.

Part (3.14): Natural Resources
The Party works for the development and protection of natural resources in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) in the interest of the Region’s citizens and future generations, through:

First: Oil and Gas

Article (3.14.1)
To insist on the Region’s constitutional right to administer oil and gas affairs, in accordance with related legal mechanisms for bonds and contracting, and in establishing professional administrative structures. These resources are to be used for the benefit of Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan)’s people.

Article (3.14.2)
To improve recent oil wells and find new ones.

Article (3.14.3)
To establish and improve the oil industry to supply the Region’s energy needs and to export surplus to other countries.

Article (3.14.4)
To encourage the establishment of a petrochemical industry in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (3.14.5)
To train local technical personnel to work in oil fields, by providing opportunities to study and train inside and outside the Region.

Article (3.14.6)
To open centers for strategic research in oil and gas.

Article (3.14.7)
To establish internal pipeline networks for the distribution of products to all cities and villages within the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Second: Minerals

Article (3.14.8)
A geological and topographical study must be done for the entire Region in order to identify valuable minerals to be used for the promotion of the people of the Region’s interests.

Article (3.14.9)
To improve and renew the mineral industry and encourage new projects.

Article (3.14.10)
To encourage well discovery and development through special legislation commensurate with international standards protecting the environment.

Third: Water Resources

Article (3.14.11)
To fully commit to international agreements regarding the sharing of waters and to implement them in a way that guarantees the rights of all partners.

Article (3.14.12)
The use of river, spring, and rain waters in a responsible way by building dams to guarantee the availability of water and underground water needed to produce electricity, feed agriculture, encourage tourism, and protect marine life.

Article (3.14.13)
To guarantee the right of all citizens to healthy drinking water, repairing water distribution networks and building new ones.

Part (3.15): Agriculture, Construction and Trading

First: Agricultural Sector
The Party considers agriculture to be the most important production sector. In order to protect food security in the Region, it pays prominent attention to improving, renewing, automating, and supplying this sector with all its necessities and resolving barriers to its success. This should be done through a strategic plan that guarantees the following:

Article (3.15.1)
The review of all laws related to land possession and use in order to strengthen the agricultural sector and assist the reconstruction of villages in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan). Such laws must be legislated through Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) Parliament.

Article (3.15.2)
To implement a pricing policy for local production to encourage such production and to protect them from the competition of foreign products; and implementing a proper funding mechanism and facilities provision for farmers.
Article (3.15.3)
To pay closer attention to scientific and agricultural studies in order to prepare effective personnel for the sector.

Article (3.15.4)
To supply complementary services to villages and other agricultural areas to encourage modern reconstruction of these areas and immigrated farmers to return to their place of origin.

Article (3.15.5)
To monitor plant and animal resources and modernize the agricultural sector by using new methods for animal husbandry.

Article (3.15.6)
To follow proper and modern strategies in the education of farmers to stress production quality for the enrichment of the Region’s markets with local plant products and livestock.

Article (3.15.7)
To advance the use of technology in agricultural production and train necessary personnel to use and maintain devices and machinery; also, to guide farmers on their use through agricultural guiding centers.

Article (3.15.8)
To repair agricultural areas and de-mine them as soon as possible to expand land in the Region.

Article (3.15.9)
To pay attention to agricultural publication and education to guide farmers and to build a culture around them.

Article (3.15.10)
To increase the rate of participation in international fairs to open new markets for the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan)’s products.

Article (3.15.11)
To construct special research centers dedicated to improving the agricultural sector and finding treatments for the maladies that plague it.

Article (3.15.12)
To support and encourage projects for the production of agricultural machines, treatments, and food.

Article (3.15.13)
To support Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) Farmers Union and encourage their efforts to serve farmers.

Second: Industrial Sector
The Party pays special attention to industry, endeavoring:

Article (3.15.14)
To support private sector industry and encourage industrial investments by providing a conducive environment through the passage of legislation.
Article (3.15.15)
To support both small and large industrial projects that depend on local primary materials and to support local products in order for them to compete with foreign ones in both price and quality.

Article (3.15.16)
To support and encourage labor and industries.

Article (3.15.17)
To pay attention to electrical production, maintaining resources, and linking and renewing networks to meet the Region’s needs alongside trying to find new energy resources.

Article (3.15.18)
To implement international standards regarding industrial security in the Region and build different industrial cities in accordance with a strategic plan.

Third: Trade Sector
Trade is an important source of economic activity. It is a prominent economic factor, thus there must be special care for this sector:

Article (3.15.19)
To establish free trade in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (3.15.20)
To establish and improve a trade observation directory to cooperate with the media and NGOs in order to reveal any abuse and to hold wrong doers accountable; also, to disperse a widespread respect for trade ethics.

Article (3.15.21)
To activate the directory of quality control to follow international standards on medicine, food, medical instruments, electrical or electronic products, and/or any other product that is produced inside or outside the Region.

Article (3.15.22)
To review all laws and legislation related to internal or international trade, such as: trade laws, corporations, commerce and industry chambers, import and export etc.

Article (3.15.23)
To implement proper commercial policies and support local products to enable them to compete with foreign ones in order to achieve a trade balance (especially with neighboring countries).

Part (3.16): Construction and Housing
In accordance with the fact that the establishment and maintenance of a proper house is every citizen’s right, the Party works:

Article (3.16.1)
To rebuild damaged villages utilizing modern design and in accordance with a pre-studied plan, and supplying them with necessary services.

Article (3.16.2)
To reduce the housing crisis through the encouragement of investment and support for housing funds and property banks; also, to encourage vertical housing systems in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) cities and villages that are built according to certain standards and supplied with the necessary services.

Article (3.16.3)
To review rental law to guarantee a balance between renter and owner.

Article (3.16.4)
To consider international standards and specifications in housing projects to withstand earthquakes and other natural disasters.

Article (3.16.5)
To facilitate and assist those who have limited incomes, such as young newlyweds.

Article (3.16.6)
To encourage the establishment of housing loan organizations and support the activities of syndicates that specializes in this field.

Article (3.16.7)
To increase the organization and expansion of cities through full commitment to the master plans of the cities and villages.

Article (3.16.8)
To implement a building policy that guarantees the use of proper and efficient building materials.

Article (3.16.9)
To make specific accommodations for disabled people with special needs when planning for housing projects.

Part (3.17): Municipalities and Public Services
The Party pays special attention to municipalities because they have a pivotal role in providing public services; the Party works:

Article (3.17.1)
To adopt a modern view on the role municipalities in order to empower them to provide the best possible public services to the citizens.

Article (3.17.2)
To review master plans for cities and villages in accordance with scientific and modern standards and commensurate with the historical facts of the related areas.

Article (3.17.3)
To work on improving the quality and quantity of public services to keep neighborhoods clean and safe.

Article (3.17.4)
To publicize a culture of participation by protecting local folkloric building styles.

Part (3.18): Tourism
Tourism is one of the most important economic sectors. Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) is rich in tourism promise, including its religious sites, so LPDP works to improve this sector:

Article (3.18.1)
To frame and implement a strategic plan to improve the tourism sector in the Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (3.18.2)
To support and encourage private capital investment in the tourism sector in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan).

Article (3.18.3)
To prepare technical and experienced personnel for the sector.

Article (3.18.4)
To study and classify tourist areas and prepare them for this purpose.
Article (3.18.5)
To spread a culture of tourism among the people.

Article (3.18.6)
To protect Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) Region’s ancient sites and encourage tourists to visit them.

Part (3.19): Media ad Broadcasting
The Party believes in the importance of the freedom of media and broadcasting in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan) (through print, television, radio, and the internet); it is believing that they play an important role in educating the community, revealing facts, declaring weak points in governmental and non-governmental institutional performance, suggesting resolution, deepening the values of democracy and patriotism, and calling attention to our national cause abroad. The Party works:

Article (3.19.1)
To engage various media institutions and encourage their objectivity and transparency, and the maintenance of ethical, legal, and professional standards.

Article (3.19.2)
The media is free and liable; this freedom, which is organized by law, is confirmed and protected by the Constitution.

Article (3.19.3)
To organize print, television, radio, and internet institutions in a way that coincides with the principles of democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression.

Article (3.19.4)
To support and develop Iraqi Lurestan Reign (Failiestan) News Agency in becoming a globally-trusted news source.
Article (3.19.5)
To prepare and train professional media workers for all media professions.
Article (3.19.6)
To utilize the role of educational media in educating children and youth.

Article (3.19.7)
To legislate the ownership of an idea.

Part (3.20): Culture
The Party pays great attention to Lur Faili culture and folklore, and works:

Article (3.20.1)
To re-organize, develop, and support the publishment of houses belonging to the Party.

Article (3.20.2)
To establish, as soon as possible, a national library and archive center to protect Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) documents, and to attempt to re-nationalize transferred and/or stolen ancient historical documents.

Article (3.20.3)
To pay prominent attention to Lurestan (Failiestan) folklore through the establishment of Lurestan (Failiestan) National Museum and beginning a process of investigation into ancient events and artifacts. Also, to return transferred and/or stolen artifacts, while re-identifying the artifacts that are missing their true Lurestan (Failiestan) identification.

Article (3.20.4)
To further, develop the “King Hussain Faili (I)” Museum. To protect artifacts, evidence, documents, and any other material related to Faili’s life, the struggles of his allies in the revolution, the Party’s legacy, and Lurestan revolutions in order for them to be placed in the Museum.

Article (3.20.5)
To construct special monuments and museums for the victims of genocide and open institutions for documenting such crimes.

Article (3.20.6)
To further Lurestan art by supporting writers, artists, theatre actors, cinema actors, painters, and musicians.

Article (3.20.7)
To support any local or foreign efforts that aim to explain our nation’s history, folklore, bravery, and achievements.

Part (3.21): Religion Affairs
Religion is one of the main pillars of life. It is crucial for the organization and direction of human relations, and the Party supports promoting tolerance, co-existence, and freedom of religious beliefs. The Party pays attention to religion and works:

Article (3.21.1)
To pay attention to the holy religion of Islam and acknowledge the direct role that Lur Faili have in building an Islamic civilization.

Article (3.21.2)
To respect religious scholars and their social position, seeking to improve their living standards and providing the necessities needed to perform their religious and patriotic duties (which serves our nation and its development), while fighting against the spread of terrorism and fundamentalism.

Article (3.21.3)
To support and cooperate with the Lur Faili Islamic Scholars Union to perform their duties in the best way.

Article (3.21.4)
To support other religious councils and communities that exist in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) Region.

Article (3.21.5)
To organize and supervise religious universities, institutes and academies commensurate with the modern era, and rebuilding damaged mosques and other religious sites.

Article (3.21.6)
To respect the feelings, customs, and rituals of all religions, strengthening the principles of religious tolerance and promoting a culture of brotherhood, love, coexistence, and a rejection of fundamentalism.

Article (3.21.7)
To support establishments and institutions that demand modern renewment through the religious concept in accordance with Islam, while serving the nation and its people.

Article (3.21.8)
To renew the system of AWQAF commensurate with the era and serve the public interest in the region.

Article (3.21.9)
Mosques and religious places have sacred messages and should not be used for political activities.

Part (3.22): Women, Students, Youth and Sport Affairs

First: Women
The Party believes that a woman’s role in Lurestan (Failiestan) society in no less than a man’s. The Party works:

Article (3.22.1)
To provide an appropriate environment for women to participate in political life and exercise leadership.

Article (3.22.2)
To abide by the implementation of the quota system in order to enable women to obtain leading positions inside the Party, as well as the government.

Article (3.22.3)
To fight against discrimination based on gender and end any type of violence against women by implementing recent changes in the law.

Article (3.22.4)
To fight against the traditions that exist within Lurestan (Failiestan) society that prevents women from having their rights.

Article (3.22.5)
To educate women on their political, social, and cultural rights that are confirmed in national constitutions and laws, and in the international agreements suitable for Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan).

Article (3.22.6)
To spread the culture of women’s rights and their security in the workplace; also, paying attention to constructing special centers for women.

Article (3.22.7)
To support Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) Women’s Union and encourage their activities to strengthen women’s position within society.

Second: Students
Students play a beneficial and important role in the community and have a crucial role in the development of society. They are at the forefront of every revolution, therefore needing to receive a proper academic education in order to obtain higher qualifications. Because of this reality, the Party works:

Article (3.22.8)
To support the insertion of modern and advanced scientific programs in increasing students’ abilities.

Article (3.22.9)
To provide the proper circumstances for talented students to demonstrate their abilities.

Article (3.22.10)
To support and supervise students who come from the families of martyrs and genocide victims.

Article (3.22.11)
To raise the living standards of students.

Article (3.22.12)
To implement a new system to admissions for students in the colleges and universities, in accordance with the abilities and wishes of the student and the needs of the market.

Article (3.22.13)
To support student elections as a democratic process that confirms the value of student participation in the education process.

Article (3.22.14)
To support Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) Students’ Union and their activities to strengthen students’ positions in society.

Third: Youth
The Party believes that youth are real engines for change in the society and contributor to the future of Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan). They are key to protecting the Region. LPDP works:

Article (3.22.15)
To deepen nationalism among the youth and educate them within a culture of democracy and tolerance, while condemning violence.

Article (3.22.16)
To implement plans to develop the abilities of the youth.

Article (3.22.17)
To provide requisite opportunities for qualified youth to get leading posts within the government or the Party.

Article (3.22.18)
To continually address problems such as unemployment, proper housing, living standards, mass immigration etc. through research.

Article (3.22.19)
To pay attention to keeping in touch with immigrant youth and their lives.

Article (3.22.20)
To educate youth about the threat presented by drugs and to protect them from these threats, while those addicted. This will be done by reviewing related laws and taking strong measures against drug dealers.

Article (3.22.21)
To open new centers for culture, entertainment, sports and arts in order to develop youths’ physical and psychological abilities.

Article (3.22.22)
To promote a strong work ethic as a high social value and protect the value of this culture as a main pillar in building youths’ personalities.

Article (3.22.23)
To support Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) Youth Union and their activities that strengthens youths’ positions in society.

Fourth: Sports
Sports have become a universal phenomenon all over the world and impacts all components of society, not being restricted to s*x or age. In this field, the Party works:

Article (3.22.24)
To emphasize the value of sports and encourage them within society, without discrimination based on s*x, age, and/ or religion.

Article (3.22.25)
To spread an athletic culture in society based on the idea of “sports for all,” in order to advocate a healthy body and mind for all individuals.

Article (3.22.26)
To develop a sports ambassador of Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) to the world, by preparing professional sports personnel and building an infrastructure for athletic training, and respecting athletic achievements.

Article (3.22.27)
To break down social obstacles that prevent women from participation in athletics.

Article (3.22.28)
To pay attention to the athletic activities of the disabled which require special needs.

Article (3.22.29)
To support Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) national teams in raising the Lurestan Flag and name in international athletic events.

Part (3.23): Non-governmental Organizations NGOs
Public and professional organizations, unions, syndicates, communities, centers and clubs... etc., have had a historical and ongoing role in our nation’s liberty movement and in defending the principles of democracy. The Party strongly believes in this role, and thus works:

Article (3.23.1)
To implement the principle of democracy in administrating NGOs and electing their presidency.

Article (3.23.2)
To support efforts to unite organizations that are in the same profession and work in similar sectors.

Article (3.23.3)
To strengthen relations between Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) NGOs and their counterparts abroad in a direction that serves Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan)’s higher interests.

Article (3.23.4)
To cooperate with similar organizations to facilitate their work.

Article (3.23.5)
To support the participation of NGOs in local, regional, and international conferences.

Article (3.23.6)
To strengthen NGO’s efforts to achieve their professional goals and deepen the democratic process in Iraqi Lurestan Region (Failiestan).

Article (3.23.7)
To strengthen the role of NGOs as a new link between the government and people, and provide a proper environment for them to monitor government performance.

Section 4: Victims of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.
‘The flows of ANFAL, deportation, village damaging and attacks by chemical weapons’ A look into Iraq’s recent history reveals the damage that has affected the Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) individual in every aspect of life, especially their national rights. Lur Faili have encountered many hardships and faced dramatic oppression that violated their God-given, natural rights. The oppression of the Lur Faili is clearly shown through the use of deadly chemical weapons against them, embodied in the ANFAL operations, Arabization, Kurdization and forced deportations, and in the many other racist crimes classified as genocide and mass murder. From mass executions to attempts to erase Lur Faili culture, the aim was ultimately to have Lur Faili identity be extinguished.

Part (4.1): Rights of Victims and Their Families

Article (4.1.1)
To organize a national campaign to reveal the results of tens of hundreds of Lur Faili including the, and the victims of ANFAL operations in Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) and other Lur Faili areas who have been lost to history; also, to care for the victims’ families.

Article (4.1.2)
To hold the Iraqi federal government accountable for the search, return, and compensation of the victims of past genocides and other crimes committed against our people by the dictatorial Iraqi regimes of the past.

Article (4.1.3)
To return all immigrants and people forcefully deported to their places of origin and compensate them, rebuilding damaged villages at the cost of the Iraqi federal government.

Article (4.1.4)
To make all effort to bring back deported Lur Faili and repay their relocation expenses, in addition to paying them for their losses, while re-providing them with Iraqi citizenship. All these costs must be paid by the Iraqi federal government.

Article (4.1.5)
To block all efforts to erase the Lur identification of Lur Faili and diminish the effects of all bigoted actions committed against them.

Article (4.1.6)
To end the deportation, oppression, and stealing of land from Lur Faili, because these actions are considered bigoted and an attempt to change the demographic reality of the related areas. The Iraqi federal government must pay them for their physical and psychological losses.

Article (4.1.7)
To make efforts to provide non-Iraqi Lur living in Iraq with Iraqi citizenship.

Article (4.1.8)
To re-patriot Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) citizens that migrated to Iran after the disastrous Algerian Agreement of 1975. They must be considered by the Iraqi federal government as victims and compensated physically and psychologically.

Article (4.1.9)
To broadly celebrate the anniversary of the revolution of Faili People, while forcing the Iraqi federal government to compensate the victims of these revolutions.

Article (4.1.10)
To evaluate the brave role of past political prisoners, considering them victims and compensating them physically and psychologically.
Part (4.2): Legislation

Article (4.2.1)
The Iraqi Council of Representatives should legislate to define mass murder as crimes, demanding serious punishments for those violate international agreements regarding the punishment of such crimes, which obligates all those involved to be punished legally and properly.

Article (4.2.2)
The Iraqi Council of Representatives must legislate to guarantee the rights of the victims of these crimes. This law should provide the following rights to victims and their families:

A - Re-instatement of all their rights.
B - Material and moral compensation for the crimes committed against them.
C - The provision of medical and psychological care.
D - The honoring of victims and acknowledgment of their oppression.

Article (4.2.3)
The Iraqi Council of Representatives must legislate to prohibit the production and storing of chemical, biological, and forbidden weapons, while punishing those who break the law.

Article (4.2.4)
The Iraqi Council of Representatives must legislate to consider crimes (mass killings, crimes against humanity, war crimes) committed by the previous dictatorial Iraqi regime against the Iraqi people, especially the Iraqi Lurestan (Failiestan) nation, as serious crimes.

Part (4.3): Other Internal and International issues
Article (4.3.1)
Iraq must join the international court of crimes (Roma system) to guarantee that the international crimes against Iraqis and Lur Faili will not be repeated.

Article (4.3.2)
To support national and international efforts to establish centers for the investigation of chemical attacks on Iraqi Nations and their effect on Lur Faili cities and villages.

Article (4.3.3)
To construct special local and international centers for collecting evidence that proves Faili People have been victims of international crimes.

Article (4.3.4)
To pronounce the date of Genocide Faili Day to be an international holiday and reminder of the damage.

Article (4.3.5)
To seek legal claims against all foreign personnel, governments, companies and individuals that took part and/or participated in such crimes against our nation.

Article (4.3.6)
To work diligently at persuading the international community to recognize the genocide committed against the Faili People and guarantee that such crimes will not be repeated.