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The Constitution
of the
MALAWI FREEDOM NETWORK
(Constituted March 2012)
A. The Body Being Constituted
The Body being constituted is called the Malawi Freedom Network,. (also “MFN” for the purposes of this document). This title shall be used on all correspondence and documents issued by the Network.
The body may also be known verbally by the terms:
B. The Purpose of the Malawi Freedom Network
B.1 We seek to encourage the development of a sustainable and non-exploitative society through non violent activist activities, liaison with environmental protection and social development organisations, the selection and concerted support of political leaders, community-based governance, and the initiation of empowerment projects.
B.2 Through the establishment of this Network, the members of the Network shall:
2.1. Promote the sharing of news, views, and information from citizens with others all over Malawi.
2.2. Share ideas for creating more sustainable and wealthier local communities.
2.3. Share information in the interest of the Rights of Citizens of Malawi.
2.4. Facilitate the expression of concerns, claims of right, and mobilization by citizens in defence of human rights, and for sound governance of the nation.
2.5. Facilitate the expression of the citizens’ will by linking on-the-ground Referenda held by representative People’s Local Constituent Associations of the MFN and other community groups, on local issues and on issues affecting the nation of Malawi.
2.6. Assist inter-community trade and exchange between local community co-operatives, and where required, facilitate emergency or socio-economic assistance in natural disasters, or times of need.
2.7. Provide a Link between the People of Malawi and the outside world and a communication network to outside activists and news networks.
B.3 The MALAWI FREEDOM NETWORK shall be able to sue and be sued in its own name.
C. Newsletter of the Malawi Freedom Network
The official Newsletter of the Malawi Freedom Network shall be called the The Networker. Other suggestions may be forwarded and ratified at a Congress)
D. Values of the Malawi Freedom Network
The protection and preservation of the natural world, gender equality, social justice, non-violence, participatory “grassroots” democracy, human spirituality.(See Values of the MFN and definitions.)
E. The Confederation of Local Constituency Associations