Mikko, Finland, Age 36
Mikko, Finland, Age 36 Sometimes I feel like I understand what freedom is. That it’s about choice, decision, a voice given without pressure, a step into the unknown. But then it all blurs again. Because freedom isn’t just the absence of walls — it’s something much...
Peter, Germany, Age 67
Peter, Germany, Age 67 And liberty! Free from what? And then? Don’t we live from one illusion to the next? Aren’t we bound for life—and even beyond—in relationships, including with ourselves and with that which cannot be put into words? Perhaps liberty is a primordial...
Uli, Germany, Age 75
Uli, Germany, Age 75 You understand what liberty truly means the moment it is no longer there.
Beata, Poland, Age 43
Beata, Poland, Age 43 Liberty is undoubtedly one of the most important values. Today, looking at what is happening in the world, it should be appreciated even more. I see LIBERTY as the ability to make choices while being fully aware of the consequences that come with...
Vera, Russia, Age 34
Vera, Russia, Age 34 They have taken almost everything from us – words, paths, choices. But one thing remains: the knowledge of freedom. I have known it, felt it, dreamed of it. And even as walls rise around me and voices fall silent, it still lives on inside me. In...
Francis, Canada, Age 45
Francis, Canada, Age 45 Freedom is creating what others don't know how to do, don't think of doing, and forbid themselves from doing. Freedom is managing to overcome one's mental limits to resist the mediocrity and ordinariness that surround us. It takes many...
Vladyslav, Ukraine, Age 38
Vladyslav, Ukraine, Age 38 Freedom is not a state, but a constant struggle. It is not a point we reach once and then comfortably maintain — it is a living process. It demands vigilance, courage, and the willingness to speak up — against indifference, against...
Polina, Ukraine, Age 34
Polina, Ukraine, Age 34 Those who want to live in freedom must be willing to defend it.
Margot, Germany, Age 58
Margot, Germany, Age 58 Liberty, to me, means the ability to move freely – to travel to different countries, discover new cultures, and broaden one’s horizons. It also means letting your thoughts wander, speaking openly, and expressing what you truly believe – without...
Elzbieta, Poland, Age 47
Elzbieta, Poland, Age 47 I ask for so littleI desire so littleI’ve seen so littleI will see so littleI think so littleI matter so littleI’ve heard so littleI can do so littleBut I love and understand freedomAnd I don’t know how to give it awayI love and understand...
Jakub, Poland, Age 26
Jakub, Poland, Age 26 To me freedom means not having to worry about my future. Heavy thoughts about it lock you in a cage.
Edyta, Israel, Age 60
Edyta, Israel, Age 60 For me, freedom is not just the ability to choose but, above all, the responsibility for my own actions. I believe that every choice I make has consequences, and I must take full responsibility for them—both for myself and for others. Freedom...
Marion, Germany, Age 36
Marion, Germany, Age 36 For me, freedom means living life on my own terms, without being bound by governmental norms or external influences. It’s about making my own choices, following my own path with confidence, and shaping my future as I see fit. True freedom...
Markus, Germany, Age 38
Markus, Germany, Age 38 For me, freedom means living by my own beliefs, free from society’s expectations or external control. It is the ability to make my own decisions, follow my path without fear, and shape my own destiny. True freedom lets me express myself,...
Geniu, Poland, Age 54
Geniu, Poland, Age 54 I am a free person and I can do anything, but my freedom ends where another person's freedom begins.
Veronica, Romania, Age 31
Veronica, Romania, Age 31 To me, liberty is being able to think out loud, without fearing the consequences of what i say, is being able to travel anywhere on the Globe, to meet other cultures and different people. Liberty is in my health, that allows me to move freely...
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...