ABOUT UNITED SEYCHELLES
Bringing Positive Change
Who we are
We are United Seychelles-a progressive, patriotic and democratic political Party;
Heir to the Seychelles People’s United Party, the Seychelles People’s Progressive Front and Parti Lepep;
We struggled for and obtained Independence for Seychelles; We achieved restoration of our country’s territorial integrity. We fought for and gained our dignity as a people; We secured the dignity and rights of all Seychellois workers.
We championed the cause for the emancipation and empowerment of Seychellois women; We strived for the affirmation of our Creole identity and culture;
We liberated the potential of our people;
We led the transformation of Seychelles from an impoverished colony to a country with high human development;
We are conscious of the history of our country-of progress, achievements and gains made; of past injustices and errors- and ever prepared to rise to new challenges and to renew ourselves in order to better serve our country, we commit to a new and brighter chapter for our beloved Seychelles.
Our Vision
A united Seychelles where every child, woman and man is empowered to cross the next frontier of development.
Our Mission
To work for the achievement of the Party’s objectives through Government and to that end, to organise and campaign for the election of the Party’s candidates to the Presidency of the Republic and the National Assembly.
Our Values and Guiding Principles
As a progressive, patriotic and democratic political Party, United Seychelles is open to all Seychellois who share our values and objectives and we are ready to work with all forces in society in order to build a Seychelles where power, wealth and opportunity are justly distributed, where we are conscious of our rights and duties as citizens of Seychelles and where we live together in peace, unity and solidarity.
OUR COMMITMENT
We stand for;
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A dynamic Seychellois-driven economy that creates wealth for the country’s development and people’s well-being, powered by the private sector, facilitated and regulated by the State and engaging workers and small entrepreneurs meaningfully and with due regard to their rights and responsibilities;
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Caring, resilient and responsible families and homes that nurture positive spiritual values and foster each member’s growth as an individual and a responsible member of the community;
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The empowerment of women and men at all levels of society so that they are both the driving force and the beneficiaries of development;
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Promoting youth empowerment and development so that young Seychellois may realize their aspirations and potentials and contribute to a vibrant, prosperous and harmonious Seychelles;
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The social and economic integration of persons with disabilities, recognising their ability to contribute to development;
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The upholding of the dignity of older persons and promoting their active participation in society so that all may benefit from their wisdom, knowledge and experience;
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Development that is people-centred and sustainable and takes due account of the safeguard and promotion of our culture and the preservation of the rich biodiversity of our land and territorial waters as well as global challenges including climate change;
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The exercise by all of the freedom of religion and belief in accordance with the country’s Constitution.
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The equal rights of all individuals without any discrimination whatsoever including on the grounds of colour, race, religion, nationality, disability, gender and sexual orientation;
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Quality provision of education, health and other public goods that are accessible to all citizens;
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The integration of science, technology and innovation in the education and training system and the country’s development agenda;
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A modern agricultural and fisheries sector that contributes significantly to food security and maximises the potential of all our islands and our waters;
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The private provision of services that are complementary to the state-provided services and thereby providing options and choices to our people;
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The maintenance of law and order to safeguard the security of citizens, residents and visitors and to provide a conducive environment for peaceful development;
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A professional, ethical, and non-partisan public service that is equally accessible to all citizens;
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The responsible use of power where public officials maintain the highest ethical standards at all times and where public office is not used as a vehicle to gain personal privileges and favours;
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The participation of citizens in public life that contributes to an open, accountable and democratic society where fundamental human rights are guaranteed;
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Safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Seychelles;
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The promotion of the Indian Ocean as a zone of peace and ensuring that no part of Seychelles’ territory is used as a foreign military base;
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Maintaining and developing external relations with bilateral and multilateral partners in order to promote the interests of Seychelles, further international cooperation and promote peace and development.
And for the attainment of the above we will endeavor and, by the grace of God, succeed.
