Statutes of the Kavian Association



§ 1 Name, registered office and registration

1. The name of the association is Kavian.

2. It is based in Munich [Germany].

3. The association will be entered in the [German] association registry. After registration the name of the association will become Kavian e.V.

[4. The official language of the association is German. If any discrepancy between the German statutes and the English translation exists, the German text will be the basis of legal action.]


§ 2 Purpose of the association

The purpose of the association, in addition to political education, is to organize the Iranian

diaspora in Germany and the European Union. Basis for joint work of the association members is the recognition of human rights and the principles of democracy. The aim is to contribute to the development of a democratic system in Iran that respects human rights.

The association – in collaboration with other organizations – is committed to the establishment of a democratic body for the Iranian diaspora in Germany. This institution shall be responsible for the democratic formation of opinions and serve as a legitimate representative for Iranians in Europe.


§ 3 Membership

1. Anyone who supports the goals of the Kavian association can become a member.

2. The board decides on the admission of members upon written application.

3. Membership ends with death, exclusion or by a written declaration to the board.

4. Members can be excluded if:

The board decides on the exclusion after hearing out the person. The decision to exclude must be decided unanimously. The member has the right to appeal against the decision of the board of directors and to call a meeting of the general assembly about the exclusion.


§ 4 Forms of membership

1. There are active and passive members. Passive members (supporting members) are entitled to make suggestions regarding the election of the board of directors or in matters relating to the association. However, they do not have the right to vote in the general assembly.


§ 5 General Assembly (GA)

1. The meetings of the general assembly are communicated by the board of directors via an electronic newsletter within two weeks' notice, stating the agenda. The general assembly is called at least annually.

2. The general assembly can be held in a hybrid manner or completely virtual in accordance with Section 32 Paragraph 2 of the German Civil Code (BGB). The actual possibility of participation for each member must be guaranteed.

3. The general assembly decides with a 2/3 majority of the votes cast. However, changes to the statutes and the purpose of the association require a majority of 4/5 valid votes cast.

4. The resolutions of the general assembly are recorded and approved and signed by the person taking the minutes.


§ 6 Board of Directors

1. The board consists of at least two people: first and second director, as well up to three observers with voting rights. They are elected by the general assembly for a two-year term. The board of directors, in accordance with the resolutions of the general assembly and with the mission statement of the Kavian association, determines the details of the association's work.

2. The simple majority of votes in the board decides. In the event of a tie, the vote of the chairman decides. The two board members represent the association to the outside, are authorized to represent each other individually and are exempt from the provisions of §181.

3. If a board member leaves before the end of the term of office, the remaining members of the board of directors can choose an association member to be co-opted into the board until the next vote at the general assembly. A maximum of two persons can be co-opted in this manner.

4. If the register of associations, the tax office or other authorities have objections in connection with the founding or continuation of the association and its statutes, the relevant changes or additions to the statutes can be made by the members of the board of directors, insofar as these changes do not affect the provisions about the purpose of the association, those necessary for elections and resolutions, majorities and the accrual of the association's assets upon dissolution.


§ 7 Assets and Contributions

1. The association does not aim to make a profit. The association operates altruistically and does not pursue personal economic goals. The members may not, in their capacity as members, receive any donations from the association's funds. No person may, through expenditures that are foreign to the purpose of the corporation, or through disproportionately high cost remunerations, be favored. A membership fee is charged in excess of the amount

the general assembly decides.


§ 8 Association dissolution

1. If the association is dissolved, which can only be done in a general assembly meeting with 4/5 of the votes of the members present, or in the case if the objectives of the association have been achieved, the association's assets continue to serve their previous purpose. They are to be used: It will be used as a special purpose asset for Iranian human rights organizations transferred to fiduciary management.

2. Unless the general assembly decides otherwise, the board members are liquidators. They are authorized to represent the association in accordance with Section 6 No. 2 of the Articles of Association.


§ 9 Foundation

The statutes were established on February 18, 2024.