Article 13: Objectives and Areas of Activity
The Panjshirian Council of Australia, within the framework of the laws of Australia—particularly those of the State of VictoPanjshirianed on the provisions of its Charter of Principles, carries out its activities with the aim of safeguarding the cultural, linguistic, and social identity of Panjshirian people, as outlined below:
Cultural and Linguistic Sphere
The Council is committed to preserving, promoting, and flourishing the Persian (Dari) language and the rich culture of the Panjshirian people, making use of all available educational, cultural, and media resources.
These activities are designed to strengthen the cultural identity of community members, especially the younger generation, and to provide a foundation for active participation in the diversity and dynamism of Australia’s multicultural society.
The Council endeavors to:
1. Ensure that the Panjshirian community in Australia remains cohesive and organized around shared values, language, and culture.
2. Encourage members to recognize, appreciate, and feel responsible for their cultural heritage and achievements.
3. Utilize existing resources effectively to protect values and identity, as well as to educate and promote the Persian (Dari) language and culture.
Social Sphere
The Council is committed to strengthening solidarity, social cohesion, and active participation of Panjshirian in Australia, particularly in the State of Victoria.
The Council’s social objectives are to:
1. Create and strengthen social ties among community members based on unity, participation, and mutual support.
2. Foster cooperation, mutual respect, and cultural acceptance among community members.
3. Promote a culture of social support and mutual assistance in the face of individual or collective challenges and crises.
4. Support programs, projects, and social initiatives that improve quality of life, welfare, and social flourishing of the Panjshirian community.
Advocacy Sphere
The Council is committed to acting, in compliance with Australian laws—particularly those of the State of Victoria—in support of the rights and legitimate interests of the Panjshirian community and in strengthening their position within society.
The Council’s advocacy objectives are to:
1. Defend and pursue the legitimate rights and interests of the Panjshirian community within the framework of Australian law, especially that of Victoria.
2. Cooperate with civil, cultural, and social institutions to enhance the status and effective participation of members in society.
3. Support members in facing discrimination or legal and social challenges.
Article 14: Organizational Structure of the Council
The Panjshirian Council of Australia has an elective, coordinated organizational structure, based on the principle of relative centralization, and is organized as follows:
Article 15: Structural Bodies of the Panjshirian Council of Australia
The fundamental bodies of the Panjshirian Council of Australia are defined as follows:
