Comprehensive Program of the Iranian Civic
Movement
Freedom · Equality · Justice
First Edition – Farvardin 1404 / March 2025
Introduction
The Iranian Civic Movement has developed this program as a roadmap to establish a free, just, secular,
and democratic society. We believe that the future of Iran must be built on active civic participation,
equal rights for all, and the rule of law. This program is a call to uphold human dignity, fundamental
freedoms, and sustainable development.

1. Political System and Governance

• Establishment of a parliamentary democracy with the separation of powers (legislative, executive,
  judiciary)
• Free, transparent, and regular elections under the supervision of independent institutions
• Guaranteeing minority rights and creating a political system based on genuine representation
• Ensuring media freedom and eliminating censorship

1. Economic System

• Development of a free market economy with maximum oversight and transparency
• Encouragement of entrepreneurship, innovation, and a dynamic private sector
• Implementation of progressive taxation on high incomes to ensure social justice
• Equal access to economic opportunities for all citizens

1. Individual Rights and Civil Liberties

• Guaranteeing freedom of speech, belief, conscience, assembly, association, and the press
• Elimination of all forms of discrimination based on gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or
  social class
• Protection of citizens’ privacy from unlawful surveillance and interference
• Support for individual autonomy and freedom of lifestyle choices

1. Social Justice and Equality

• Design and implementation of policies to eliminate structural inequalities
• Provision of high-quality, free healthcare, education, and welfare services for all
• Protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, the elderly, and vulnerable groups
• Combatting poverty and ensuring a minimum standard of living for everyone

1. Secularism and Separation of Religion from State

• Formal separation of religious institutions from the state and education system
• Guaranteeing freedom of religion and belief for all without government interference
• Prohibition of laws based on Sharia or any specific ideological system in public policy

1. Education and Culture

• Provision of free, secular, and high-quality education from primary to university level
• Promotion of dialogue, critical thinking, and respect for differences
• Support for independent and diverse arts, literature, and media
• Fight against censorship and promotion of academic freedom

1. Labor Rights and Worker Policies

• Support for the right to form unions, strike, and engage in collective bargaining
• Ensuring safe working conditions, fair wages, and balanced working hours
• Promotion of equal and sustainable employment for women and minorities
• Oversight of labor rights in both public and private sectors

1. Foreign Policy

• Pursuit of a peaceful, independent foreign policy based on active diplomacy
• Expansion of friendly relations with all nations based on mutual interests and respect for sovereignty
• Support for human rights, sustainable development, and regional/global cooperation
• Opposition to military interventions and ideological adventurism in foreign policy

1. Environment and Sustainable Development

• Protection of the country’s natural resources and biodiversity
• Combating climate change through clean energy and environmental policies
• Public education on environmental sustainability
• Urban and industrial development aligned with environmental preservation

1. National Security and the Civic Army

• To prevent the concentration of military power and the reproduction of dictatorship, the Iranian Civic
  Movement supports the establishment of a Civic Army instead of a centralized state military.
• The Civic Army will be composed of all citizens over 18, without discrimination, who will receive
  periodic basic defense training.
• Its structure will be decentralized, based on regional councils, and under the oversight of democratic
  civil institutions.
• Major defense decisions will only be made with parliamentary approval, within the framework of the
  constitution and human rights.
• Emphasis on a purely defensive and civilian-based force, without involvement in foreign conflicts or
  domestic repression.
• This structure will serve as a safeguard for national independence, civil freedoms, and democratic
  order.
  Conclusion
  Rooted in the principles of democracy, secularism, human rights, and social justice, the Iranian Civic
  Movement aspires to build a future in which every individual is free, equal, and respected. We present
  this program as a charter for a better tomorrow and call on all citizens to participate in making it a
  reality.