CORE VALUES

Respect for Diversity:

The ILP respects the culturally diverse nature of our society and will promote, nurture and celebrate the development of respectful and positive relationships in all our communities.

Social Justice, Equal Opportunity and Gender Equality:

The ILP will protect the rights and opportunities of our citizens to ensure that all persons benefit equitably from State resources. The ILP will seek to reverse discrimination where ever this type of action is practiced and promote equity, tolerance and equality.

Personal, Community, National and Global Responsibility:

The ILP encourages individuals to work together to improve not only their personal well-being but also the well-being of their community, their coun- try and their region through peace, economic justice, social harmony and ecological balance. There must be harmony of action in relation to community, industry and the environment.

Participatory Democracy:

The ILP will provide opportunities for all citizens to participate in decisions which affect their lives by selecting representatives who are fully accountable to the people.

Freedom, Equality, Justice and Solidarity:

The ILP commits to a fair, transparent and equi- table delivery of public goods and services to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, without fear or favour and within the legitimate framework of justice for all.