From the heart of the land of ancient civilizations, a new ray of light emerges to illuminate Iraq’s path toward a future worthy of its historical stature and past glory—a future where freedom and justice prevail.

We, in the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party, firmly believe that Iraq deserves better than its current state. The great Iraqi people, who forged civilizations and founded cities, are capable of rising once again to build a state that rivals developed nations in freedom, justice, and prosperity.

We recognize that our great nation has faced immense challenges throughout its long history, and that certain ruling regimes have dragged it into the depths of injustice and oppression. However, we also believe that these challenges have not broken the resolve of the Iraqi people, nor have they extinguished the flame of hope in their hearts. The Iraqi citizen yearns for freedom, remains steadfast in their noble values, and looks forward to a better tomorrow. These people are the source of our strength and inspiration; for them, we strive and sacrifice.

We believe that freedom is the foundation of progress and prosperity, as it allows individuals to be creative, innovative, and to contribute to the building of their society. We also believe that justice is the guarantee of a dignified life for all members of society, for without justice, stability and peace cannot be achieved.

We, in the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party, believe that Iraq must be a strong democratic state—a state that respects human rights, upholds the rule of law , and grants all its citizens the opportunity to participate in political, economic, and cultural life. It must be a state that preserves its ancient heritage, encourages creativity and innovation , contributes to civilizational dialogue, and spreads knowledge and awareness.

While we realize that achieving these goals is no easy task, we have full faith in the Iraqi people's ability to realize them. We affirm that we will work tirelessly toward these objectives in cooperation with all sincere national forces.

SECTION I: REFERENCE AND PRINCIPLES

First: Reference

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party operates based on the following references:

1. The Iraqi Constitution chosen by the majority of the Iraqi people:

o We, in the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party, firmly believe that the 2005 Iraqi Constitution contains catastrophic aspects, specifically the division of Iraq into "components" (sectarian/ethnic quotas), which hinders the proper application of democracy.

o Therefore, our party seeks to amend the Constitution to become a protective umbrella for all Iraqis in building a pure civil state.

2. Current Iraqi Laws.

3. Religious Jurisprudence related to the party's objectives, such as mercy, justice, reform, forgiveness, tolerance, and peace.

4. International Laws and Conventions related to the party's objectives.

Second: Foundations and Principles

1. The unity of Iraq, both its land and its people.

2. Freedom, justice, and equality.

3. The civil nature of the State (Civility of the State).

4. Forgiveness and tolerance toward erring citizens, while maintaining strictness and firmness with those holding government responsibility.

5. Political pluralism, Shura (consultation), and the democratic approach.

6. The party’s non-participation in any political system built on a religious, sectarian, or ethnic basis.

SECTION II: THE POLITICAL PROGRAM FOR STATE MANAGEMENT

First: Internal Policy

Regarding the country's internal policy, the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party shall work on the following:

1. Constitutional and Legislative Reform: Amending the 2005 Iraqi Constitution and updating laws to align with the Secular and Civil nature of the State.

2. System of Governance: Transitioning the Iraqi political system into a Presidential Republican System.

3. Executive Authority: Granting the President of the Republic the executive mandate to select the Cabinet based on Meritocracy and professional competence, and the authority to preside over Council of Ministers sessions.

4. Legislative Oversight: Strengthening the Iraqi Council of Representatives as a supreme legislative and oversight institution, with the full right to propose legislation and rigorously monitor government performance.

5. Administrative Structure: Adhering to the Federal Union System while advancing toward Decentralization by granting broad administrative powers to regions and provinces.

6. Sovereign Jurisdictions: Ensuring the Federal Government retains exclusive authority over National Defense, National Security, and the Equitable Distribution of Wealth.

7. Political Integrity: Prohibiting the establishment of political parties on a sectarian or ethnic basis during the transitional period to safeguard national security and social cohesion.

8. Institutional Building: Establishing resilient state institutions free from partisan, religious, or ethnic influence.

9. Democratic Culture: Consolidating a culture of Disciplined Political Pluralism and fostering the role of a constructive Political Opposition.

10. National Reconciliation: Promoting a culture of tolerance and issuing a General Amnesty Law (post-security stabilization) to open a new national chapter, while ensuring the state's commitment to compensating affected citizens.

Second: Foreign Policy

The vision of the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party is based on active neutrality and national interest:

1. Strategic Neutrality: Declaring Iraq a Neutral State that maintains an equal distance from all parties in international or regional conflicts.

2. Balanced International Relations: Building relations with all nations without exception, driven solely by Iraq’s strategic interests.

3. Sovereignty and Non-Interference: Strictly prohibiting foreign interference in Iraqi internal affairs, while Iraq guarantees total non-interference in the affairs of others.

4. Global Recognition: Recognizing all states that hold membership in the United Nations General Assembly.

5. Regional and Arab Role: Actively supporting the Arab League and championing Arab causes, specifically the Palestinian cause as a just humanitarian issue.

SECTION III: THE JUDICIARY

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party believes that a robust and independent judicial system is the paramount pillar of a Civil State. Our vision for judicial reform focuses on the following:

1. Judicial Independence: Ensuring the absolute independence of the judiciary, shielding it from any external pressures or executive interference.

2. Institutional Stability: Maintaining the current structure of the judicial system while enhancing its efficiency and transparency.

3. Constitutional Court Reform: Re-evaluating and restructuring the Federal Supreme Court through necessary constitutional amendments and specialized legislation to ensure its impartiality and professionalism.

4. Depoliticization of Justice: Keeping the judicial system strictly distanced from any political, religious, or sectarian influence to guarantee that justice is administered without bias.

5. Rule of Law: Strengthening the judiciary's role in upholding the rule of law and protecting the constitutional rights of all citizens.

SECTION IV: THE ECONOMY

The economic vision of the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party focuses on sustainable growth, diversification, and empowering the private sector through the following measures:

· Investment Climate: Creating a stable and attractive ecosystem to solicit Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

· Economic Diversification: Reducing the state's heavy reliance on oil revenues by fostering a multi-sector economy.

· Public Sector Right-sizing: Gradually addressing the surplus in public sector employment by approximately 60%, while facilitating a smooth transition toward the private sector.

· Private Sector Empowerment: Providing robust legislative and financial support to the private sector to foster job creation.

· Industrial Rejuvenation: Rehabilitating national factories and establishing new industries in construction and consumer goods according to international quality standards.

· Financial and Banking Reform: Modernizing the banking system to meet global transparency and efficiency requirements.

· Legislative Modernization: Updating labor laws and enforcing universal tax registration for all employers on Iraqi soil.

· SME Support: Providing strategic support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as the backbone of the economy.

· Investment Incentives: Encouraging domestic and foreign investment through targeted fiscal and administrative incentives.

· Regional Integration: Strengthening ties with neighboring countries and initiating strategic trans-border commercial projects.

· Sustainable Sectors: Actively developing the tourism and agricultural sectors to ensure food security and non-oil growth.

SECTION V: DEFENSE AND SECURITY

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party adopts a comprehensive strategic vision for national security. We believe that declaring Iraq a Neutral State is the fundamental gateway to stabilizing national security, allowing for a systematic re-evaluation of military and security structures. Our vision is defined by the following pillars:

· Monopoly on the Use of Force: Ensuring that the possession and use of weapons are strictly and exclusively reserved for the State.

· Militia Disarmament and Reintegration: Dissolving all armed factions and implementing a peaceful settlement to reintegrate their members into society through specialized government programs and civil organizations.

· Internal Security Mandate: Transferring the entire internal security file to the specialized formations of the Ministry of Interior.

· Military Restructuring: Restructuring the Iraqi Army to eliminate any formations based on religious, sectarian, or ethnic criteria, ensuring a professional force of a calculated and sustainable size.

· Modern Military Doctrine: Re-evaluating and updating the military doctrine to ensure absolute and singular loyalty to the Homeland.

· Defensive Mandate: Refocusing the Army’s primary mission on protecting Iraq's sovereign borders and addressing external threats.

· Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism: Modernizing the Counter-Terrorism Service, the National Security Service, and the Intelligence Service by upgrading infrastructure, providing cutting-edge technology, and enhancing professional training.

· Paramilitary Dissolution: Dissolving the "Popular Mobilization Forces" (Al-Hashd al-Shaabi) in all its forms as the necessity for its existence has concluded, while providing diverse private-sector career opportunities for its interested members.

· Strategic Security Alliances: Establishing and strengthening strategic security agreements with Iraq’s international allies to bolster national defense capabilities.

· Cultivating a Culture of Peace: Acknowledging that political instability was the root cause of security failure; thus, the party strives to replace cycles of vengeance with a national environment based on harmony, governed by a strict and impartial rule of law.

SECTION VI: EDUCATION

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party asserts that reforming educational institutions is the fundamental engine for building a knowledge-based society capable of producing an elite leadership to guide the nation toward prosperity. Our party is committed to a comprehensive modernization of the educational system through the following:

First: Primary and Secondary Education (Schools)

· Infrastructure Development: Establishing and rehabilitating schools based on strategic geographical distribution and population density.

· Compulsory Education: Enforcing mandatory education for both the Primary (4 years) and Intermediate (4 years) stages.

· Curriculum Overhaul: Conducting a holistic review of educational curricula to ensure they meet modern standards.

· Performance Monitoring: Evaluating and improving school enrollment rates and academic outcomes.

· Institutional Support: Providing necessary financial and logistical support to students and school administrations.

· Standardization of Excellence: Reviewing regulations governing curricula, examination systems, and success criteria.

· Professional Development: Enhancing the pedagogical skills and professional capabilities of teachers and educators.

· Digital Integration: Leveraging modern technology and e-learning tools within the educational process.

· International Benchmarking: Adopting European Union standards, including the Grade Point Average (GPA) system, to elevate educational quality.

· Right to Education: Reaffirming the constitutional principle of free public education for all citizens.

Second: Higher Education (Universities)

· University Infrastructure: Modernizing and rehabilitating the infrastructure of higher education institutions.

· Academic Alignment: Implementing European Union academic standards across university programs.

· Quality Assurance: Rigorously re-evaluating both public and private universities to address academic and administrative deficiencies.

· Labor Market Integration: Aligning the establishment of scientific departments and student distribution with state strategic policies and actual labor market needs.

· Modern Pedagogy: Utilizing advanced teaching methodologies and pedagogical tools in higher education.

· Regulatory Framework: The Ministry of Higher Education shall hold the exclusive mandate to establish and manage universities. Exceptionally, religious endowments (Awqaf) may establish only one university or college per endowment, strictly limited to Religious Studies, Arabic Language, and the History of Religions.

· Internationalization: Allocating specific seats for international students and activating a robust scholarship system.

· Global Academic Partnerships: Strengthening collaborative ties with prestigious international universities.

· Research and Development (R&D): Activating and funding the national scientific research ecosystem.

· Graduate Studies Reform: Reviewing admission policies for postgraduate studies and ensuring specializations are driven by market demand.

SECTION VII: ADMINISTRATION

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party aims to overhaul the state’s administrative apparatus to ensure transparency, efficiency, and the elimination of bureaucracy. Our administrative reform is based on the following:

· Digital Transformation (E-Government): Accelerating the transition to a comprehensive electronic government system to simplify procedures, reduce human error, and eliminate administrative corruption.

· Merit-Based Appointments: Implementing a strict Meritocracy system for public service appointments, ensuring that positions are filled based on competence and professional qualifications rather than partisan or sectarian quotas.

· Administrative Decentralization: Empowering local governments by delegating administrative and financial authorities to provinces, enabling them to manage their affairs more effectively and respond to citizens' needs promptly.

· Streamlining Bureaucracy: Restructuring government departments to eliminate redundancy, simplify complex workflows, and enhance the speed of service delivery.

· Institutional Accountability: Strengthening oversight bodies and internal audit units to ensure absolute transparency and hold officials accountable for their performance.

· Public Service Training: Establishing advanced training centers to continuously upgrade the skills and professionalism of civil servants.

· Transparency and Access to Information: Enacting policies that guarantee the right of citizens and the media to access non-classified public information, fostering a culture of openness.

· Combating Administrative Corruption: Implementing "zero-tolerance" policies towards bribery and embezzlement through rigorous digital monitoring and legislative reforms.

SECTION VIII: INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party views the modernization of infrastructure as the backbone of economic revival and the primary indicator of a dignified life for citizens. Our program focuses on the following:

· Energy and Power Sector: Overhauling the national power grid to ensure a continuous and stable 24-hour electricity supply, while integrating Renewable Energy sources (Solar and Wind) into the national energy mix.

· Water Resource Management: Implementing advanced water treatment and desalination projects, and modernizing irrigation systems to tackle water scarcity and ensure the provision of clean drinking water.

· Transport and Logistics: Developing a modern multi-modal transportation network, including high-speed railways, international-standard highways, and upgrading the capacity of ports and airports to transform Iraq into a global logistical hub.

· Telecommunications and Digital Infrastructure: Investing in high-speed fiber-optic networks and 5G technology to support the transition to a digital economy and improve internet connectivity nationwide.

· Urban Development and Housing: Launching large-scale housing projects and "Smart Cities" initiatives to address the housing shortage, provided with integrated services (sewage, roads, and green spaces).

· Healthcare Infrastructure: Rehabilitating existing public hospitals and encouraging private investment in the health sector to build world-class medical centers, ensuring high-quality healthcare services for all.

· Public-Private Partnership (PPP): Activating the PPP model to finance and manage major infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and reducing the fiscal burden on the state budget.

· Environment and Sustainability: Incorporating environmental standards in all infrastructure projects to combat climate change and reduce pollution.

SECTION IX: RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party believes that the dignity of the Iraqi citizen is the supreme goal of the State and the basis of its legitimacy. We are committed to protecting and enhancing fundamental rights and public liberties as follows:

· Inherent Human Dignity: Safeguarding the dignity and physical integrity of the citizen is a primary obligation of the State; it may not be violated under any pretext.

· Equality Before the Law: All citizens are equal in rights, duties, and opportunities, without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, religion, sect, or social status.

· Freedom of Expression and Assembly: Guaranteeing the right to freedom of speech, expression, and peaceful assembly as non-negotiable pillars of a democratic society.

· Independence of the Media: Protecting the freedom of the press and ensuring the right of journalists to access and disseminate information without censorship, intimidation, or judicial harassment.

· Sanctity of Private Life: Respecting the privacy of citizens and ensuring the sanctity of their homes and the confidentiality of their personal communications.

· Due Process and Fair Trial: Ensuring a fair, public, and impartial trial for every individual, maintaining the presumption of innocence until proven guilty by a competent court.

· Absolute Prohibition of Torture: Strict legal prohibition and criminalization of all forms of physical or psychological torture, as well as cruel or inhuman treatment.

· Freedom of Movement: Guaranteeing the right of every citizen to travel, reside, and move freely within the country, and the right to leave and return to it.

· Women's Rights and Empowerment: Eliminating all forms of discrimination against women and ensuring their full participation in political, economic, and social life on an equal footing with men.

· Rights of Minorities and Cultural Diversity: Protecting the cultural, linguistic, and religious rights of all components of Iraqi society as an integral part of the national fabric.

SECTION X: SOCIAL POLICY

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party adopts a social policy aimed at achieving social stability, protecting the most vulnerable groups, and ensuring a dignified life for all citizens through the following:

· Social Safety Net: Developing and expanding a comprehensive Social Security System to ensure a decent and sustainable income for families below the poverty line, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

· Protection of the Family Unit: Recognizing the family as the fundamental pillar of society and enacting laws that protect its stability, cohesion, and the rights of all its members.

· Child Welfare and Protection: Implementing strict policies to combat child labor and exploitation, while ensuring every child has guaranteed access to healthcare and high-quality education.

· Youth Empowerment: Creating specialized programs to support youth-led initiatives, fostering their creative talents, and facilitating their seamless integration into the modern labor market.

· Women’s Rights and Inclusion: Ensuring equal opportunities for women in all social, political, and professional fields, and providing robust legal protection against all forms of domestic or societal violence.

· Combating Social Phenomena: Developing national strategies to combat drug addiction, illiteracy, and other challenges that threaten social peace and human development.

· Pension Reform: Modernizing the pension system to ensure fair, dignified, and sustainable benefits for workers in both the public and private sectors.

· Affordable Housing: Providing innovative housing solutions and low-interest loans specifically targeted at young couples and low-income families.

· Disability Inclusion: Guaranteeing the rights of persons with disabilities to full inclusion in education, employment, and public life, with the provision of necessary infrastructure and support.

SECTION XI: RELIGIONS, SECTS, AND ETHNICITIES

The Iraqi Liberal Unity Party views the religious, sectarian, and ethnic diversity of Iraq as a source of cultural enrichment and national strength. Our vision is established on the principle of absolute equality within the framework of a Civil State:

Equal Citizenship: The party regards all Iraqis as equal in rights and duties, where Citizenship is the sole and supreme criterion for belonging, regardless of religious, sectarian, or ethnic affiliations.

Freedom of Belief and Worship: Guaranteeing the absolute freedom of belief and the right to practice religious rites for all citizens, provided these practices do not infringe upon the freedoms of others or public order.

Institutional Autonomy of Religious Authorities: Religious authorities (Marja'iyat) shall maintain autonomy in managing houses of worship and religious endowments (Awqaf) through the respective endowment offices represented within the government.

Freedom of Religious Mission: Religious authorities are granted full liberty in all spiritual matters, including the issuance of Fatwas, proselytizing, preaching, education, and organizing religious conferences both domestically and internationally.

Ethnic Diversity as National Wealth: The party recognizes that Iraq's ethnic multiplicity is a positive asset that enriches society through diverse cultural heritages and talents.

Merit-Based Leadership: Our vision ensures that every citizen—irrespective of their religion, sect, or ethnicity—has the right to reach the highest executive or legislative positions based on their political program and professional competence.

Social Harmony and Security: This inclusive approach aims to achieve long-term security stability and economic prosperity by fostering an environment of mutual respect and equality.

CONCLUSION

Since its foundation in 1921, Iraq has witnessed numerous political experiments, with varying degrees of success and failure. However, the current political experience stands as the most critical failure, especially when contrasted with Iraq’s immense human and economic resources, as well as the international support its political system has received from major world powers.

Regrettably, the post-2003 political class chose a path of dependency on external actors, replacing the Rule of Law with the "Law of the Jungle". This era has been defined by the tragic loss of lives, the displacement of millions, and the systemic looting of Iraq’s national wealth.

Consequently, the Iraqi Liberal Unity Party was established to address this tragic reality. We emerge from the heart of the Iraqi people's suffering to present a genuine and transformative political project aimed at reclaiming the State from the clutches of corruption and dependency.

Our project is a clarion call to all free Iraqis to unite and work toward building a Modern Civil State—a state where Citizenship is the sole criterion for rights and duties, where the law stands supreme over all, and where every citizen equitably enjoys the fruits of their country’s vast wealth.

We do not promise miracles, but we do promise tireless dedication and absolute transparency. We believe in the greatness of this nation and its innate ability to rise again. Together, we shall build an Iraq that is strong, independent, and prosperous.

Long Live Iraq, Free and Sovereign.

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