The National Unity Party

The National Unity Party

SOMALIA UNITY PEACE PROSPERITY

©2014

Quotes of the Party

The National Unity Party 

We cannot change Somalia without first changing our thinking, our organizational culture and our approach to politics.

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Allah will not change our shameful and undignified conditions in this particular period of history until we change ourselves.

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We do not want to live receiving handouts from the international community; we do not want to be refugees in other peoples’ lands, we want to live in our country, dignified and prosperous.

Constitutionality of the Party

The National Unity Party 

Every person has the right to associate with other individuals and groups. This includes the right to form and belong to organizations, including trade unions and political parties

. (Provisional Somali Constitution, article 16: a) 

The right to form political parties and to participate in the activities of political parties

[is guaranteed by the constitution]. (Provisional Somali Constitution, article 22: a)

Preamble

The National Unity Party  The founders of this party are convinced that through the party political leadership is fostered, society is mobilized and traditional society based on clans and Islam and modern state founded on citizenship is bridged. This party reconciles the state and society, and tradition and modernity.  This is Provisional Charter of the party of National Unity which shall govern the activities of the party in a period of two years that begins from 26 February, 2014. Within these two years, this Provisional Charter shall be reviewed and adopted as permanent constitution of the party.

General Principles

The National Unity Party 1. The Party upholds the founding principles of the Constitution that sets Islam as the ultimate reference of laws and advocates for its moderate interpretation and its gradual application that averts factionalism and extremism. 2. The Party strands for restoring and preserving national unity and social solidarity among war-torn communities through invoking transitional justice mechanisms tuned to the local traditions and norms.

General Principles

The National Unity Party 3. The Party espouses individual liberty and community rights, democratic governance and exercise of consultative principles through open debates and public consultations. 4. The Party champions for the supremacy of law, institutionalism, federalism, separation of powers and independence of Judiciary.

5. The Party stands for the protection of human dignity, fundamental rights and freedoms, and equality of all citizens before the law and in the provision of the public services.

General Principles

The National Unity Party 6.

The Party believes the importance of socio-economic development where every citizen is granted access to basic social services and job opportunities while national heritage and environment are duly protected. 7.

The Party believes the significance of political participation of women and youth and empowering them to fully engage in the political actions and social and economic activities of the country. 8.

The Party stands for regional integration of the Horn of Africa nations and friendly relations with our regional and international partners.

Objectives

The National Unity Party 1.

To be a leading force in rebuilding and developing modern state institutions through democratic means and merit-based approach that prevents nepotism, favoritism and sectarianism.

2.

To campaign in building effective security institutions capable of ensuring public safety and fulfilling national security imperatives while also protecting the human rights of citizens. 3.

To advocate in creating transparent system of accountancy in the state and non-state institutions in order to avoid public funds embezzlement, mismanagement, corruption and tax evasion.

Objectives

The National Unity Party 4.

To promote implementing an economic model which ensures nurturing indigenous economic drivers, creating enabling environment for investment, prudent exploitation of natural resources and developing adequate infrastructure. 5.

To foster national unity and community solidarity through lobbying for implementing transitional justice mechanism compliant with the culture and values of the Somali people.

Objectives

The National Unity Party 6.

To support pursuing dynamic foreign policy aimed at regional integration of the Horn of Africa nations and balanced relations with all states in order to promote international peace, security and co-operation among nations.

7.

To advance the cause of youth by providing them with educational opportunities, recreational facilities as well as employment so that they can be productive members of the society.

Objectives

The National Unity Party 8.

To champion creating opportunities for, and encouraging full development of, the political, cultural and economic potentials of the Somali woman in order to take her rightful share in the political, social and economic spheres.

9.

To promote public/private partnerships and encourage the role of non state actors - such as civil society organizations, community based organizations, charities, Trusts and Zakat funds - in alleviating poverty, reducing vulnerability and leading to sustainable development.

Objectives

The National Unity Party 10.

11.

To work towards eliminating extremism in the name of Islam and to eradicate the use of violence and corruption as political means. To promote provision of basic social services to the citizens such as education and healthcare, support vulnerable segments of the society and implement effective resettlement programs of IDPs and refugees.

12.

To engage the Somalia Diaspora and establish appropriate institutions to solicit their full participation in the political, social, economical and cultural development of the country.

Action Strategies

The National Unity Party The following action strategies puts forth methods of implementing stated objectives and advancing activities such as the platform, positions, policies and values of the Party by: 1. Bringing together Somali citizens who share the vision, principles and objectives of the Party as members and supporters so that they participate in reconstituting the Somali state through democratic political processes.

Action Strategies

The National Unity Party 2.

Forming and maintaining Party organizations at the federal, regional, district and Diaspora levels, engaging members on good governance and democratic principles that enable all to enjoy equal rights and opportunities.

3.

Fostering and developing leadership for the country through fielding qualified candidates of the Party and its associates, and campaigning for their election to public offices.

Action Strategies

The National Unity Party 4.

Forming alliances and co-operations with other political parties and institutions locally and globally for the purpose of achieving mutual objectives.

5.

Utilizing the modern mass media to spread the platform and programs of the Party and to achieve maximum outreach of the supporters.

6.

Holding conferences, symposiums, workshops, and study groups to train Party cadres and propagate the ideology and programs of the Party.

Action Strategies

The National Unity Party 7.

Conducting political campaigns and mass rallies for the purpose of mobilizing public support to win elections. 8.

Developing policies, issuing communiqués and expressing Party positions on the major events and issues of the country and pertinent global events.

Action Strategies

         National Executive Bureau (NEB) National Central Committee (NCC) National Legal and Disciplinary Committee (NLDC) National Parliamentary Block (NPB) Federal States Executive Bureau (FSEB) Federal States Congress (FSC) Federal States Disciplinary Committees (FSDC) Federal States Parliamentary Blocks (FSPB) Diaspora Chapters The National Unity Party

Membership Eligibility

The National Unity Party  Membership of the Party is open to all Somali citizens of 18 years and up who embrace its vision, guiding principles and objectives, and willing to accept its laws, policies and programs.

The Types of Membership

The National Unity Party 1. General membership (xubinnimo guud) is acquired by individuals who officially support the Party without bearing organizational responsibilities. 2. Honorary membership

(xubinnimo sharfeed)

for their services for the cause of the Party.

is offered to some individuals 3. Active membership

(xubinnimo rasmi ah)

is acquired by individuals who are committed to all party responsibilities.

Membership Application

The National Unity Party  The process of acquiring membership begins with official application of the individual through district branch of the party or chapters in the Diaspora. Two recommendations from active members are required to process the application.

Application & Subscription Fees

The National Unity Party 1. Every applicant should pay application fee. General guidelines of the categories of fees are regulated by the internal by-laws of the Party. 2. Regular membership subscription is regulated by the internal by-laws. Non-earning members or those on reduced incomes may apply for exemption or reduced membership fees.

Membership Registration

The National Unity Party  Every active member of the Party is registered in the district constituency of the member in his/her permanent residence or in Diaspora chapters.

 The general registry of the Party is deposited in the office of the General Secretariat of the Party at the Headquarter and secretariat of the Federal State's Headquarters.

Membership Number

The National Unity Party  Every member of the Party should acquire membership number that shows his/her constituency district in which he/she is supposed to participate in its activities or his/her Diaspora constituency.

Responsibilities & Duties of the Active Members

The National Unity Party 1. To abide to the constitution and the internal rules and policies of the Party.

2. To contribute to the advancement of the Party objectives and programs.

3. To safeguard the confidentialities of the Party and defend it from harmful propaganda.

4. To pay Party subscriptions and other contributions regularly in accordance with the internal regulations 5. To participate in the Party activities regularly and attend its meetings.

Rights of the Active Members

The National Unity Party 1. To receive the Party Identity Card.

2. To benefit from the capacity building and the training programs of the Party.

3. To be listened to, suggest ideas and submit proposals to the Party institutions.

4. To discuss and vote on the issues of the Party.

Rights of the Active Members

The National Unity Party 5. To be protected from insult and transgression within the Party organs. 6. To elect or to be elected to the leadership of the Party organs and departments.

7. The rights and duties of the various levels of membership are regulated by the internal by-laws of the Party.

Rights and Duties of the General Members

The National Unity Party 1. To participate in the general meetings of the party.

2. To participate in the general awareness programs of the party.

3. To obtain Identity Card of the party.

4. To participate in the discussions and debates on developing the party.

5. To participate in the election campaigns and fund raising for the party candidates.

Losing Membership

The National Unity Party  Membership of the Party ceases with the death of the member, resignation and expulsion from the Party. Procedures of losing of membership are regulated in the internal by-laws of the Party.

More Information

The National Unity Party  Website ( english): http://midnimoqaran.so/eng/index.php/en/  Website (Somali): http://midnimoqaran.so/som/index.php/en/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XisbigaMidnimoQaran  Email: [email protected]