a. Các Nhân quyền và Dân quyền cơ bản (26 quyền, xem tài liệu đính kèm).
b. Các phúc lợi an sinh, xã hội theo tiêu chuẩn quốc tế.
c. Tái lập và thực thi các quyền tư hữu trọn vẹn và chính đáng của toàn Dân.

a. Sử dụng mọi phương tiện truyền thông đại chúng để phổ biến trung thực và đầy đủ các thông tin nhằm giúp Quốc dân và Quốc tế nhận thức đúng đắn về mọi vấn đề liên quan đến sinh mệnh của Dân tộc Việt Nam.
b. Tập hợp và tổ chức Quốc Dân đòi lại 26 Nhân quyền và Dân quyền cơ bản.
c. Hướng dẫn quần chúng từng bước giành quyền lãnh đạo Đất nước thông qua bầu cử tự do và công bằng.

a. Sự ổn định và an ninh cho cuộc sống toàn Dân, sự liên tục trong sinh hoạt xã hội và sự phát triển bình thường cho nền kinh tế. Nỗ lực tránh mọi xáo trộn không cần thiết.
b. Một bộ máy công quyền liên tục chuyển tiếp từ giai đoạn trước qua giai đoạn sau. Tránh tình trạng vô chính phủ dù chỉ một thời gian rất ngắn.
c. Một tiến trình hợp lý dân chủ hoá Việt Nam dựa trên văn kiện do Khối 8406 đã đưa ra ngày 22-8-2006.

T.M. Ban Đại diện Thành lập :
Nguyễn Phong, Trưởng ban Đại diện Thành lập.
Cử nhân quan hệ quốc tế, kiệt 86 Lê Ngô Cát, tp Huế.
Lê Thị Công Nhân, Phát ngôn viên.
Luật sư, thành viên Đoàn Luật sư Hà Nội,
thành viên Liên minh Luật sư Quốc tế UIA.
p48-A7, khu tập thể Văn phòng Chính phủ, Phương Mai, Đống Đa, Hà Nội.
Nguyễn Bình Thành, Kỹ thuật viên.
87 Điện Biên Phủ, tp Huế.
Hoàng Thị Anh Đào, Thư ký.
Trung Thượng, Thủy Biều, tp Huế.

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I. Goals
1. Advance the progress of the Country in economics, politics, society, culture, and spirituality, so that our People can live in a peaceful, independent, and free country, in a moral and civilized society in which the People are prosperous and happy.

2. Create a STAND and a FORCE to lay a foundation for a Vietnamese government based on democracy, pluralism, and the rule of law.

3. Assemble Peaceful Democratic Fighters both inside and outside Vietnam, who have the love for our fatherland, and the love for peace and justice, who have the principles and morals, and a clear viewpoint to build a Meritorious Party, so that together with other Meritorious Democratic and communist-free Parties we can non-violently fight face to face with the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), to reach the goals of building a new Constitution in which the common citizens can exercise their right to self-determination through truly free elections with the equal participation of all Meritorious Parties; and through that process, have the opportunity to lead and manage our Country.

4. Assist, create and support any talented individuals who have a clear, transparent viewpoints (perspectives) and principles, morals so that they can maximize their potentials to serve our People in a civilized government based on democracy, pluralism.

5. Create opportunities for any individuals or any altruistic members, regardless of their party affiliation, who want to participate in the fight for a Vietnam with genuine democracy, freedom, pluralism and the rule of law.

6. Defend and protect the legal rights of all Vietnamese, regardless of race, culture, religion, political inclination, both inside and outside Vietnam, specifically:

a. Basic Human Rights and Civil Rights (26 basic rights, see attachment)
b. Secure living conditions, according to international standards
c. Re-establish and exercise the full and legitimate right of the Vietnamese People to private ownership.

7. Defend our sovereignty, maintain our territory and the rights of our People and our Fatherland in front of the international community.

II. Foundations
1. Humanity’s Doctrines on society and economy which have been applied effectively by civilized democratic Countries to promote and bring peace, justice, human rights, and civil rights; to advance culture and society; and to establish a stable and prosperous economy.

2. Manifestoes and International Covenants on Human Rights and Civil Rights, ratified by the United Nations.

3. Values based on religion or morals.

4. The beautiful and enduring Tradition of Culture and Morals belonging to the Vietnamese People.

5. The desire of all Vietnamese people for Peace, Truth, Justice, Compassion, Freedom, and Democracy.

6. The support that the domestic Vietnamese movement to demand Freedom, Democracy, Human Rights and Civil Rights, has received from the International Community which itself has an affinity for Freedom and Democracy.

7. The most up-to-date and successful experiences that have been gained in managing and building other countries around the world.

8. Three official fundamental documents issued by Bloc 8406: Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Viet Nam in 2006 on April 8th, 2006; Ten Fundamental Conditions for a National Assembly Election in 2007 on June 20th, 2006; and A Process for Democratization of Vietnam on August 22nd, 2006.

III. METHODS & APPROACHES
1. Fight peacefully and pacifically through the following practices:

a. Make use of all forms of mass media to inform the public, with truthful and complete information, to assist the Vietnamese People and the International community to accurately assess issues relating to the continuing fate of the Vietnamese People.
b. Assemble and organize the People in demanding the return of our 26 basic Human Rights and Civil Rights.
c. Guide the People in a step-by-step fashion to regain the right to govern the Country through truly free and fair elections.

2. Ascertain that the following elements are present in our processes of fighting and operating:

a. Stability and security in the lives of all People, continuous operation of society, and normal economic growth. Strive to avoid chaos.
b. Our system of government continues to transform through stages as planned. Strive to avoid any state of anarchy even if it only lasts for a very short time.
c. A logical process of for the Democratization of Viet Nam based on the document of Bloc 8406 issued August 22nd, 2006.

IV. PHASES IN OPERATING AND FIGHTING
A. Phase 1: Assemble Meritorious Parties to form a Democratic Confederation and compile a Interim Constitution while the CPV still monopolize the governing power.

1. Assemble Peaceful Democratic Fighters both inside and outside Vietnam, who have the love for our fatherland, and the love for peace and justice, to build a Meritorious Party, named the Viet Nam Progression Party, to join forces with other Meritorious Democratic and communist-free Parties to form a Confederation based on documents of Bloc 8406: the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Viet Nam in 2006 on April 8th, 2006; Ten Fundamental Conditions for a National Assembly Election in 2007 on June 20th, 2006; and A Process for Democratization of Vietnam on Agust 22nd, 2006. We will fight face-to-face in a non-violent manner to weaken the dictatorship of the CPV, for example specifically by boycotting the single-party National Assembly Election, as well as any other form of boycott or pressure tactics deemed necessary and appropriate.

2. Collaborate with other Meritorious Parties to form a “Council of Interim Legislators,” composed of representatives of different Meritorious Parties, and of any social or religious organizations who would like to participate in composing the New Interim Constitution to be the legal foundation for the Democratization of our Country.

B. Phase 2: Together with other Meritorious parties and with the above Confederation, the VNPP will force the CPV to agree to participate in a pluralistic political arena, “pre-ruled-by-law”:

1. Increase pressure to force the CPV to accept negotiations for a political solution suitable for Viet Nam which is to build and perfect a multi-party, pluralistic political system based on the principle of equality and mutual respect, such as described in the New Interim Constitution.

2. Proceed to establish a Council to implement the new Interim Constitution and a Council to carry out the election of a truly Democratic First National Assembly, comprised of different committees: a committee to compose Election Rules, a committee to register candidates, a committee to carry out the election, a committee to inspect the votes, an international committee to monitor the election,… Fully prepare for a free, just and transparent election for the first National Assembly.

3. Push forward and participate in the successful implementation of a Free General Election, which is currently the most suitable peaceful political solution for Viet Nam, so that the People can truly exercise their right to self-determination and allow all Meritorious parties, with equal opportunity, to participate in governing our Country.

4. Maximize our effort so that the First National Assembly can convene and ratify the Official Constitution, choose a national name, a national emblem, a national flag, a national anthem, ... and participate in implementing this Constitution to be part of the everyday life of all Vietnamese people.

C. Phase 3: Together with other Meritorious parties, VNPP will operate freely and equally in a pluralistic, ruled-by-law political system.

1. Continue to consolidate and construct our forces to increase in strength every day, to train talented individuals who have purity in perspective, strength in principle, and high potential to serve the People in a pluralistic, multi-party, democratic government, and to advance the party’s prestige in the view of the Vietnamese People and the international community.

2. Co-ordinate with other democratic communist-free parties to relentlessly and categorically construct a rule-by-law government, to build and develop a peaceful and independent country, a moral and civilized society with prosperous and contented People, and to step by step achieve all the goals stated in Part I of these Fundamentals.

V. STANDARDS AND INTERIM ORGANIZATION
A. STANDARDS:
1. At first, temporarily, there will not be any chairman or general Secretary.

2. A member’s official functions will be adapted according to the abilities of the member to put in practice our democratic goals and showcase his or her talents.

3. Once the VNPP can operate normally and publicly in our domestic and international community, a general assembly will be held to restructure the following Interim committees:

B. INTERIM ORGANIZATION:
1. Interim Representatives’ Committee (the Founders of the VNPP; the Founding Committee).
2. Executive Committee (eventually replaces the Founding Committee).
3. Consulting Committee.
4. Legal Committee.
5. Domestic Foreign Relations Committee.
6. International Relations Committee.
7. Finance Committee.
8. Accounting Committee.
9. Auditing Committee.
10. Information and Archive Committee.

VI. BASIC INTERIM REGULATIONS
1. Absolutely respect the freedom of speech of each member. Members should operate in a spirit of unification and mutual respect, and are required to maintain the necessary confidential information of the Party.

2. Respect democracy in all activities. All issues should be decided through majority rule. Members can cast their votes directly or indirectly through a representative, verbally or through written documents. (There should be detailed standards regarding casting ballots at the Party General Assembly; at the Party General Assembly of Representatives; and at committee meetings.)

3. Respect the principle of autonomy: Except for urgent and extreme situations (such as betrayal of the Country, betrayal of the party, severe criminal activity, or immoral actions that cause grave infamy), in normal practice or in private life, larger entities are not entitled to interfere with the activities of smaller entities, if the smaller entities do not desire or ask for such involvement. The smallest legitimate entity is the individual member.

4. Any action in which advantage is taken of the party in any form by any member or group of members to benefit themselves individually or as a group will not be condoned.

5. Any spoken statement or actions by a Party member that are not accompanied by written documents approved by the Party’s officers can only be taken as representing the member personally; they have no official binding value relating to the Party.

6. There is no induction fee required to join the Party.

7. The Party shall hold a General Assembly or General Assembly of Representatives once every 2 years. The Founding Representative Committee or the Executive Committee (referred to as the Representatives’ Committee) has the power to call a General Assembly, a General Assembly of Representatives, or any urgent special meeting.

8. The Finance Committee shall generate all sources of finance for the Party. The Party will only accept financial support from individuals or organizations which is given pure-heartedly. The Finance Committee and The Accounting Committee must be informed immediately of any potential financial receipts. These two committees shall inform the Representatives’ Committee and the Representatives’ Committee shall meet as quickly as possible to determine whether or not to accept such financial contribution.
* Accounting shall be carried out according to professional accounting standards.
* The Party will not accept any financial contribution for the purpose of bribery or for the purpose of later on taking any advantage of the Party.

9. The Party absolutely refuses to use any Governmental Funding of any form to support any activity of the Party.

10. The Party will not shield, or wrongfully defend fully or partially, any wrongdoing or any criminal activity by its members.

VII. INDUCTION AND WITHDRAWAL
1. Joining the Party:
a. Prerequisites to joining the Party:
- Any individual who loves our Fatherland, freedom and democracy; is at least 18 years of age; regardless of sex, occupation, religion, race, nationality, culture; or residence, whether inside or outside Vietnam.
- Any former Communist party member who has the morals and the desire to build a country governed by a pluralistic, democratic political system.
- Any individual who wishes other Party members to have a contemplative, spiritual and religious life.

b. Procedures to Join the Party:
- The prospective member must agree to and agree to adhere to the Party’s Regulations, specifically through signing up to join the Party (through Internet online application, paper application, direct spoken words or any other resourceful method deemed necessary and suitable under the current special conditions in Viet Nam.)
- Individuals will become party members as soon as the signing-on procedure is complete. A formal admission ceremony will be held, depending on the situation. Normally, this ceremony should take place within 7 days after the date of completion of the membership application, and the party member will be provided with a membership card. In the beginning, as a temporary situation, membership cards will not be issued to the Member but will be kept in the member’s confidential file.

2. Withdrawal from the Party:
a. Voluntary withdrawal from the Party:
A Party member has the right to withdraw from the Party for any reason, by completing the following procedures:
- Inform the Representatives Committee regarding the member’s withdrawal 30 days before the planned withdrawal. Application should contain clear information such as: name, date of birth, occupation, date of joining, membership number, and reason for withdrawal.
- The member is encouraged to be present at the last meeting before withdrawal, to discuss their withdrawal and bid farewell to the Party, as directed by the representatives’ committee regarding the withdrawal. This meeting should be held within 30 days after the date of the withdrawal notice. If the member can not be present at this meeting, the representatives’ committee will complete the withdrawal procedures for the withdrawn member.
- The withdrawal of the member will be documented with information such as: name, date of birth, occupation, date of joining, membership number, reason for withdrawal or possibly no withdrawal reason given. One copy of this document will be given to the withdrawn member, two copies will be filed in the party offices.
* Former party members must not disclose confidential information of the Party, at any time before or after withdrawal.

b. Expulsion from the Party:
A Party member will be expelled from the Party if any of the following regulations are violated:
(1) – Organizing a different party while still a member of this Party.
(2) – Betrayal of our Country or betrayal of the Party.
(3) – Disclosure of confidential information relating to any important operations of the Party.
(4) – Intentionally sow internal division.
(5) – Act immorally in such a way as to cause grave infamy.
(6) – Take advantage of the Party for the member’s own benefit.
(7) – Non-payment of party dues for 2 consecutive years without a reasonable explanation.

3. Public Warning:
A Party member will be given written warning when in violation of items (3),(4),(5),(6) stated in VII. 2. b., as long as irreparable damage has not been done.

VIII. Party Dues
1. There is no induction fee required to join the Party.
2. Party members must pay dues annually, pay the first year’s dues within 30 days after completing the signing process.
3. Dues can be waived, based on the member’s economic circumstances as decided by the representatives’ committee.
4. The General Assembly determines the party dues. It can change annually, depending on the current economic and societal situation, but it should not be increased more than 10% compared to the previous year.

Announcement and Invitation to Join in Viet Nam, September 8th, 2006

Representatives of Founding Committee:
Nguyễn Phong, Chairman of the Founding Committee.
Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, 86 Lê Ngô Cát, Huế.
Lê Thị Công Nhân, Spokesperson.
Lawyer, member of the Ha Noi Association of Lawyers,
Member of the International Association of Lawyers (UIA).
p48-A7, Apartment Complex of Government Office,
Phương Mai, Đống Đa, Hà Nội.
Nguyễn Bình Thành, technical specialist.
87 Điện Biên Phủ, Huế.
Hoàng Thị Anh Đào, Secretary.
Trung Thượng, Thủy Biều, Huế.

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