New Declaration of Independence

All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. These rights are universal, indivisible, and interdependent, and must be recognized, respected, and protected by all levels of government, without exception.

The role of government is to safeguard—not grant—these rights. All branches and public institutions are obligated to uphold them for the benefit of all persons under their jurisdiction.

All individuals are entitled to legal protection against arbitrary or unlawful harm or loss of life. The state shall safeguard this protection at all times.

All individuals shall have the right to liberty and personal security, including freedom from arbitrary arrest, detention, or exile, and the right to challenge detention before an independent tribunal.

Slavery, human trafficking, and all forms of forced or compulsory labor shall be strictly prohibited.

No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. This prohibition shall apply in all circumstances, including during emergencies or armed conflict.

All individuals are equal before the law and entitled to its equal protection and benefit. Discrimination of any kind is prohibited.

No person shall face discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, religion or belief, political opinion, national or social origin, birth, disability, age, or any other status.

Everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing by an independent and impartial tribunal, with the presumption of innocence, access to legal counsel, and the right to appeal.

Where needed, the state shall implement affirmative or remedial measures to redress historical and structural inequalities. Such actions shall not be deemed discriminatory.

Every individual has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and belief. This includes the freedom to hold, adopt, retain, or change one’s beliefs or worldview.

People may express their beliefs—individually or collectively, publicly or privately—through expression, teaching, observance, and practice, without interference.

No person shall be compelled to adopt, change, or renounce a belief or participate in any religious or ideological group.

Faith-based and belief-oriented institutions have the right to operate freely, manage their internal affairs, and establish places of gathering and education, subject to laws protecting public safety and rights.

These freedoms may only be limited by law where necessary in a democratic society to protect public order, health, safety, or the rights of others.

Everyone has the right to seek, receive, and share information and ideas through any medium. This includes political, artistic, scientific, and commercial expression.

All individuals may peacefully assemble and associate, including forming unions, civic groups, and political parties.

The public shall have access to government-held information necessary to ensure transparency, subject to narrow limitations for security and privacy.

Censorship, prior restraint, and retaliation for lawful expression, protest, or whistleblowing are prohibited.

Any limitations on expression or assembly must be legal, necessary, proportionate, and subject to remedy through independent review.

The government shall regulate markets to ensure fair competition, prevent monopolies, and protect workers and consumers through laws such as minimum wage, anti-trust, and labor standards.

Public and private sectors shall jointly contribute to inclusive growth. Labor rights, social programs, and corporate responsibility are essential to social equity.

Public policy and business practices must prioritize health, education, housing, environmental protection, and infrastructure as essential for human well-being.

As a sovereign currency issuer, the nation shall coordinate fiscal and monetary policy to achieve full employment, manage inflation, and invest in sustainable development.

Every person has the right to timely, affordable, and quality healthcare and health education throughout their life.

Everyone has the right to safe, stable, and affordable housing. The government shall work to eliminate homelessness and housing insecurity.

Families shall have access to affordable childcare, parental leave, and support programs that foster child development and economic security.

Social protections shall support individuals at every stage of life, ensuring dignity, independence, and fulfillment.

All citizens shall have the right to participate in the political, economic, social, and cultural life of the nation, directly or through freely chosen representatives. Participation shall be active, equal, and meaningful.

Governance systems shall ensure fair and equitable representation across all sectors of society, particularly for historically underrepresented or marginalized groups. Mechanisms shall be in place to promote gender equity, protect minority voices, and ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities.

Citizens shall have the right to engage in public life through voting, holding public office, civic consultation, petitioning, peaceful protest, and participation in community decision-making processes.

No individual shall face retaliation, discrimination, or restriction for participating in lawful political activity. Whistleblowers, journalists, and civil society actors shall be protected in their roles as public watchdogs.

Everyone shall have equal access to justice, regardless of race, gender, economic status, citizenship, language, disability, or other identity characteristics. Legal systems shall provide timely and affordable mechanisms to uphold and enforce individual and collective rights.

Courts shall be independent from the executive and legislative branches and insulated from corruption, external influence, or political pressure. Judicial appointments and procedures shall be based on merit, integrity, and adherence to constitutional principles.

Justice systems must guarantee due process, including public hearings, impartial decision-making, the presumption of innocence, legal representation, access to evidence, the right to appeal, and protection from arbitrary detention or punishment.

Legal proceedings shall be transparent and decisions publicly available, except where restricted for privacy or security reasons. Judicial performance and disciplinary processes shall be overseen by independent, publicly accountable bodies.

Justice services must be linguistically and culturally accessible to all. Interpretation, translation, and legal aid shall be provided where necessary to ensure meaningful participation in legal processes.

Non-adversarial methods such as mediation, arbitration, and restorative justice may be employed when consistent with the values of fairness, voluntariness, and respect for fundamental rights.

Voting technologies and procedures shall ensure accuracy, security, voter privacy, and transparency. They must be regularly audited and open to independent review.

Election authorities shall be independent, adequately resourced, and shielded from political interference. They shall be held to standards of transparency, fairness, and accountability.

Electoral district boundaries shall be drawn by impartial, independent commissions using objective and transparent criteria to prevent gerrymandering and ensure equal representation of the electorate.

Public officials, elected representatives, and civil servants shall uphold principles of integrity, impartiality, and accountability. Ethical standards shall be codified, publicly available, and enforceable by independent oversight bodies.

Officials shall not use public office for personal gain or hold positions where private interests conflict with public duties. Disclosure of financial interests and recusal from decision-making are required where conflicts arise.

Regulations shall prohibit former public officials from engaging in lobbying or influencing government decisions on behalf of private entities for a defined period after leaving office.

All sources of campaign financing, political contributions, and expenditures shall be disclosed publicly, promptly, and in sufficient detail to allow informed public oversight.

Campaign finance regulations shall promote equitable access to political competition, prevent undue influence by wealthy entities, and protect against corruption. Public financing mechanisms may be adopted to ensure broader democratic participation.

Spending limits, donation caps, and bans on foreign funding shall be enforced by an independent electoral oversight body with investigatory and sanctioning powers.

Voting rights shall be guaranteed for all eligible individuals without discrimination. Barriers to participation, including those based on disability, incarceration, geographic location, or language—must be actively addressed and removed.

Educational institutions, media, and public institutions shall promote understanding of democratic rights, responsibilities, and systems of governance. Civic education shall encourage critical thinking, active engagement, and informed participation in public life.

Governance laws and institutions shall be regularly reviewed through inclusive public consultation to ensure they reflect current societal needs while safeguarding fundamental rights and constitutional principles.

The nation affirms that the rights and freedoms outlined in this declaration apply to all individuals, regardless of nationality, origin, or jurisdiction. These rights shall be upheld without discrimination within the national territory and actively promoted in the nation's conduct abroad. Domestic and foreign policy alike shall reflect a commitment to the inherent dignity and equality of all people.

The government shall pursue international peace through diplomacy, multilateral engagement, and mutual respect among nations. It shall support conflict prevention efforts, disarmament initiatives, peacebuilding missions, and humanitarian aid programs. The state shall reject war as a tool of policy and work through international institutions to resolve disputes through dialogue, negotiation, and lawful mechanisms.

The nation shall serve as a principled advocate for human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law in international forums. It shall engage with the United Nations and other multilateral bodies to advance protections for civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental rights. This includes supporting the rights of indigenous peoples, stateless persons, refugees, and all marginalized or oppressed populations.

The state shall ratify, uphold, and implement international treaties and agreements that advance justice, human dignity, and sustainable development. It shall respect customary international law and adhere to its obligations under binding instruments, including international humanitarian law, human rights law, environmental agreements, and conventions on disarmament and anti-corruption.

Lasting peace is inseparable from justice. The government shall address root causes of conflict, including systemic inequality, impunity, economic exploitation, and environmental degradation. It shall ensure accountability for human rights violations both within and outside its borders, support transitional justice processes where relevant, and promote reparations, reconciliation, and institutional reform as part of its peacebuilding responsibilities.