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Author : Armenian Libertarian-Socialist Movement
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Our Goals: To spark a mass Movement that would not be led by a single individual or a concentrated decision-making organ, but guided by a Platform/Manifesto and a set of principles and ethics; a Movement that would not be organized hierarchically, but horizontally (rhizomatically) — with each cell operating independently, but toward the realization of the same Vision.
Our Vision:
a transformed Armenia as a Federated Polity of Directly-Democratic Hamainqs and Unions as its political structure;
where Socialist and Communitarian social values of Solidarity and Respect prevail;
where worker-owned cooperative, collectivist and syndicalist structures dominate the economy (though don’t exclude other economic and financial formations);
where the production is sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially just;
where military is professional and voluntary (fedayeen) and precluded from interveening in political life;
where culture and art thrive;
where people are proud of their political lifestyle;
and where the concept of “Coming to Power” looses its conventional meaning.
Our Purpose and Plan of Action is…
To spread the political philosophies and culture of Liberty, Libertarian-Socialism, Direct-Democracy, Anarcho-Syndicalism, Anarcho-Communism, Radical-Politics, Anti-Globalism, Communitarianism throughout the Diaspora and the region of Caucasus.
To become the focal point for like-minded persons (not necessarily anarcho-syndicalist) in the Diaspora, Armenia and Caucasus for efficient information and action coordination; and to construct a Cyber-Kibbutz (or Anarcho-Polis or HAMAKERT). Internet and modern technology allows for such a federation of widely dispersed network to function steadily.
To initiate a dialogue that is on a level of solidarity, intellectualism, critical thinking, respect and mutual aid.
To forge collaborative links with organizations and individuals in the Diaspora who are working towards the same goals (Liberty, Democracy, Civil Society, Self-Governance, Social Justice, economic Empowerment, etc)
To promote principles of Solidarity, Peace, non-Violence, Respect, Diversity and Equality.
To resist militarization, militarism and barbarism (from all sides); and instead to invite culture and dialogue.
To resist Fascism in all of its manifestations (Racism, Tseghakronutyun).
To resist violent coups
To grow strong (financially and in terms of popularity) while in Diaspora or Exile.
To support organizations and individuals in the region who advocate liberalization of Democratic processes and values in Caucasus.
To forge strong links with Armenian scientific research community, who would later help with the Know-How.
To forge strong links with intellectuals, artists and writers (and generally people of culture) across the Diaspora and Caucasus
To advocate constitutional restructuring in favor of Direct-Democracy (near-Swiss-model) and the dissemination of centralized and concentrated powers of the RA Government to Hamainqs (communes)
To initiate the HAMAKERT (similar to Kibbutz) program. After the negotiations with the government, establishing the first Hamakert, which will be populated by volunteers. Later: selecting the initial set of villages, where the dwellers would agree to join such a program. The communally owned means of production, collective benefit/loss from the enterprises and Directly Democratic decision making on the direction of the Hamainq.
To initiate and support Youth, Student and Volunteer programs which aim to show the beauties of meaningful Labor, being connected to the land, Direct-Decocratic participation in politics, Engagedness and Authenicity of experience.
To finance, assist and Empower agrarian and industrial enterprises which are based on collectivist ownership and control (directly-democratic cooperatives and syndicates). And to this end, at the initial stage, to set up a Credit Union, which would later grow into a COOPERATIVE BANK with a vast customer base, and which would especially invest in projects that are environmentally friendly and ones that have a future in 21 century (e.g.: alternative energy).
To establish the initial Confederation of Hamainqs for the purposes of economical mutual aid and effective organization of the movement as it grows.
To see growth of the movement by deed and example. More and more Hamainqs join the movement. The movement Gains as many as possible Council seats and Hamainqapet Seats.
To spark a mass Movement that would not be led by a single individual or a concentrated decision-making organ, but guided by a Platform/Manifesto and a set of principles and ethics; a Movement that would not be organized hierarchically, but horizontally (rhizomatically) — with each cell operating independently, but toward the same set of goals.
To work (whether through parliament or mass-movement) toward the realization of a vision of a transformed Armenia as a Federated Polity of Directly-Democratic Hamainqs and Unions as its political structure; where Communitarian and Socialist social values prevail; where worker-owned cooperative, collectivist and syndicalist structures dominate the economy; where the production is sustainable, environmentally friendly and socially just; where culture and art thrive; where people are proud of their political lifestyle; and where the concept of “Coming to Power” looses its conventional meaning.
From : TheAnarchistLibrary.org.
Chronology :
January 31, 2021 : Mission Statement -- Added.
January 07, 2022 : Mission Statement -- Updated.
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