Arafura IMC "Principles of Unity"

 
1. 
Arafura IMC is based upon principles of equality, decentralization and
local autonomy. Arafura IMC is not derived from a centralized
bureaucratic process, but from the self-organization of an autonomous
collective that recognizes the importance in developing a union of
networks.

2.  Arafura IMC considers open exchange
of, and open access to, information a prerequisite to the building of a
more free and just society.

3.  Arafura IMC respects the right of activists who choose not to be photographed or filmed.

4.  Arafura IMC, based upon the trust of its contributors and readers,
shall utilize open web based publishing, allowing individuals, groups
and organizations to express their views, anonymously if desired.

5.  The Arafura IMC collective is a volunteer-based non-profit network.

6.  Arafura IMC recognizes the importance of process to social change
and is committed to the development of non-hierarchical and
anti-authoritarian relationships, from interpersonal relationships to
group dynamics. Therefore, we organize ourselves collectively and are
committed to the principle of consensus decision making and the
development of a direct, participatory democratic process that is
transparent to its membership.

7.  Arafura IMC
recognizes that a prerequisite for participation in the decision making
process is the contribution of an individual's labour to the group.

8.  Aarafura IMC is committed to caring for one another and our
respective communities both collectively and as individuals and will
promote the sharing of resources including knowledge, skills and
equipment.

9.  Arafura IMC is committed to the
use of free source code, whenever possible, in order to develop the
digital infrastructure, and to increase the independence of the network
by not relying on proprietary software.

10. 
Arafura IMC is committed to the principle of human equality, and does
not discriminate, including discrimination based upon race, gender,
age, class or sexual orientation. Recognizing the vast cultural
traditions within the network, we are committed to building [diversity]
within our region.