Scholars' Manifesto

Preamble

Science and knowledge are the shared and imperishable heritage of humanity on the path of growth, excellence and independence of human societies. We, the members of the scientific community, declare the following founding principles as our common covenant.

  1. 1. The everlasting sanctity of the scholar and the protection of their intellectual works.
  2. 2. Academic independence and the security of science's human capital against threats.
  3. 3. Open access to the frontiers of peaceful knowledge and the rejection of international monopoly.

Draft Statement (Sample Text)