Ela, Poland, Age 71
Ela, Poland, Age 71 Freedom is the ability to make decisions about oneself. I make my own choices and take full responsibility for them. I know that my freedom, in this sense, cannot limit another person's freedom. No one should have power over another person.
Marlen, Germany, Age 31
Marlen, Germany, Age 31 Freedom means having the power to make my own decisions, without being controlled by others. It allows me to live according to my own will, express myself, and follow my own path. I can travel wherever I want, explore new places, and experience...
Giovanni, Germany, Age 36
Giovanni, Germany, Age 36 Freedom means for me to explore the world without restrictions and to make my own decisions—regardless of whether they meet society’s expectations or not. I want to live without fear of judgment and follow my own path. True freedom, to me,...
Carmen, Germany, Age 36
Carmen, Germany, Age 36 Freedom means having the ability to make my own decisions and shape my life according to my own vision. It’s about not being restricted by external constraints or expectations, but having the space to unfold myself. In this freedom, I find the...
Jan, Germany, Age 36
Jan, Germany, Age 36 Freedom means, for me, being able to decide for myself at any time what I want to do and where I want to go.
Kaja, Poland, Age 19
Kaja, Poland, Age 19 Freedom is the right to decide about one's own future, to live without fear, to be oneself and to develop. It is the right to have one's own opinion. Freedom is also a duty, it cannot be abused, because too much freedom can lead to conflicts and...
Anna, Poland, Age 50
Anna, Poland, Age 50 Freedom is creativity, the ability to create timeless things. It is gaining and expanding knowledge. Being free is respecting rules, appropriate behavior. Freedom is tolerance, respect for other living beings. Freedom is the ability to choose and...
Danuta, Poland, Age 58
Danuta, Poland, Age 58 Freedom is wings that allow me to fly through the world of my imagination, freedom is the right to be myself and express my beliefs, but freedom is also a commitment, to express myself without hurting others. Freedom is financial, logistical,...
Michał, Poland, Age 18
Michał, Poland, Age 18 Freedom—since the dawn of humanity, an elusive concept pursued by many. In my opinion, however, there is no such thing as complete freedom. Being freed from one thing only leads to the slavery of another. Throughout history, many regimes have...
Kasia, Poland, Age 33
Kasia, Poland, Age 33 Freedom is all about being at peace with yourself and living your best life. Freedom is about being able to live according to your own values and principles, and pursuing your life goals. It's also about being your true self in a relationship and...
Gisela, Chile, Age 55
Gisela, Chile, Age 55 Hello, I have been thinking a lot about the value of freedom… I don’t think I can give you a statement at the moment, as freedom is, in many ways, a good that is currently slipping away from me.
Carmen O, Nigeria, Age 60
Carmen O, Nigeria, Age 60 Liberty is a great thing. I cherish making my own decisions, having choices and I pray my kids will enjoy this too. For many years liberty was an aim countries worked hard to achieve. Unfortunately times are changing, a u-turn occured. A...
Ulrich, Germany, Age 63
Ulrich, Germany, Age 63 Freedom exists when there is a life without fear, hunger, and poverty—for me and for all people. A life in dignity.
Bernd, Germany, Age 65
Bernd, Germany, Age 65 Imagine for a moment that you had an internal gauge—a kind of level indicator—for your current sense of freedom. Like any gauge, it would have a scale, say from zero to one hundred. The value shown would naturally fluctuate. But when the...
Marcel, Poland, Age 18
Marcel, Poland, Age 18 Freedom is one of the most important aspects of my life. Without it, I couldn't pursue my passions and become who I am today. It has helped me discover who I am and choose the people I surround myself with. I cannot imagine my life without being...
Misaki, Japan, Age 43
Misaki, Japan, Age 43 Liberty… It is a word that carries many meanings, shaped by culture, history, and personal experience. For me, liberty is the quiet strength to choose my own path while respecting the harmony of those around me. I was raised in a society where...
Mihaela, Romania, Age 60
Mihaela, Romania, Age 60 Freedom means a lot to me. The ability to travel to any country and express personal opinions is the greatest freedom. Those who have never lived without freedom cannot imagine what it is like to feel fear. Fear of people who might report you...
Paulina, Poland, Age 23
Paulina, Poland, Age 23 Freedom is like a superpower that allows you to decide about yourself and your life. It’s like having the keys to your own world, where you can choose what you want to do, think, and say. Of course, like any superpower, it must be used wisely...
Angela, Germany, Age 69
Angela K, Germany, Age 69 To me, freedom means being seen as a human being and not just as a woman. It also means democracy—that is, equal rights for everyone, as equally as possible, regardless of sexuality, gender, or nationality. For me, freedom also means respect...
Maciek, Poland, Age 16
Maciek, Poland, Age 16 Freedom is one of the most important values, but only when it is understood by reasonable people. It is beautiful, yet dangerous when experienced by those who are unable to use it responsibly. For everyone, freedom can mean something different,...
Karolina, Poland, Age 47
Karolina, Poland, Age 47 Freedom for me is peace at home, peace at work, silence, the ability to rest, and the opportunity to meet with people I like and love. It’s also the chance to take walks and do what I love. Freedom is primarily not worrying about the bad...
Andrzej, Poland, Age 52
Andrzej, Poland, Age 52 Freedom is, in a word, chill, relaxed, meaning no worries at all. It means when I don’t have to do anything, nothing concerns me, nothing matters, I lie down and nothing happens. No one wants anything from me, I’m unproductive, lying around and...
Gosia, Poland, Age 49
Gosia, Poland, Age 49 For me, freedom is the ability to be happy in my own way, to make my own decisions, and to direct my own life. I believe that there is no such thing as absolute freedom because, while living in society, we must remember that others also have the...
Mikołaj, Poland, Age 18
Mikołaj, Poland, Age 18 To me, freedom means the ability to live my life according to my values and beliefs, without fear or oppression. It means having the power to make choices and decisions that affect my future, and the freedom to express myself openly and...
Piotrek, Poland, Age 17
Piotrek, Poland, Age 17 Freedom, for me, is a value that means the absence of coercion and the ability to make one’s own decisions, as well as to express thoughts without fear of reprisal. Freedom also includes the right to choose, both in politics and in personal...
Łukasz, Poland, Age 18
Łukasz, Poland, Age 18 For me, freedom is one of the most valuable aspects of life. It means having the ability to make my own decisions, pursue my goals, and shape my future on my own terms. It is not just about the absence of restrictions but also about taking...
Przemek, Germany, Age 66
Przemek, Germany, Age 66The first 25 years of my life were spent in Poland, under a totalitarian system where I secretly learned about the free West by listening to Radio Free Europe at night and produced anti-regime leaflets in a darkroom. My grandfather, who was...