Mission 

"These are challenging times, as 'world peace' remains every man, woman, and child's dream and yet nothing more than an illusion.  The Real Politik of our era dictates vigilance, pragmatism and prudence.  Our generation has inherited a world divided along socio-economic, political, religious and ethnic lines that reflect the self-interested nature of mankind, conflicting interests of communities and cultures, and the absence of internationally enforceable laws.  To overcome these divisions, the advancement of knowledge, education and science provide remedies for a holistic approach to micro and macro challenges of our time.

My mission in life is to lead by example in encouraging the application of science and reason to break the cycle of ignorance, overcome societal differences, and develop common grounds with one's worst enemies.  I truly believe in human common interest to embrace differences in cultural norms, values and beliefs, as every man, woman and child has the inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.   

I advocate tolerance, compassion and compromise in every aspect of life.

I encourage everyone, particularly Iranians all over the world, to apply reasonable and scientific approaches on path to modernity.  I urge you to: 

• overcome historic differences for the sake of our bright future;
• accept diversity in spirit of tolerance, compassion and compromise; 
• seek common grounds and forgive your worst enemies

My political mission is to highlight the common pain and sufferings of Iranians all over the world, and to advocate national reconciliation of all democratic opposition groups.  

I have a dream ... I dream of the day when all Iranians stand united to join forces in the non-violent civil disobedience campaign.  I dream that one day all Iranians will have the right to freely elect their political representatives and select their political system of choice in a national referendum.  On that day, my political mission will be complete."

Behshad Hastibakhsh