Why do you want to participate?

Freedom is not just a concept for me but it is a responsibility that must be actively protected. As an international student of European law with interest in social and environmental justice, I have been studying closely how legal frameworks and grassroots movements intersect to safeguard freedoms. My work with UNICEF Maastricht and my volunteering initiatives in India have reinforced my belief that freedom must be inclusive, sustainable, and continuously defended, shaped and reformed. As an Ambassador of Freedom, I would want to contribute my perspective on how legal structures and environmental responsibility can work together to preserve freedom for future generations.

What does freedom mean to you?

To me, freedom is the ability to live with dignity and a sense of security. It is not only a foundation for human rights but it allows individuals and communities to express themselves, make choices, and shape their futures without fear or oppression. However as we have seen over decades and centuries that freedom is not static but it evolves with societal, legal, and environmental challenges. In my research and academic work I have explored how environmental conservation and property rights intersect with freedom, emphasising that true freedom also means protecting our planet for future generations.

What are the biggest challenges?

I see three big challenges that young people face to their freedom. A. With expansion of digital media the main challenge is separating misinformation from what is real. Social media forms an echo chamber based on algorithm driven data production that leads to further restriction of individual intellectual freedom by shaping perception that is limited. B. Economic freedom is a state that young people around the globe are grappling with. The rising student debts, housing shortage and limited job markets make it hard to achieve a state of financial and economic freedom. This further hampers their access to exercise their freedom of educational and mobility. C. Finally, climate change and environmental degradation threatens the core of human right to life. With limiting resources and global instability. Young people around the world have been fighting for their rights and for that of the generations to come. However this is often overshadowed by short term economic gains.

Do you have a message?

As I have reiterated before, for me freedom should not be a privilege, nor should it be defined by past ideals alone. It must evolve with the challenges of today and those of tomorrow. That means protecting not just political freedoms, but also the right to a sustainable planet, economic security, and equal opportunities in mind with the changes we expect in the future. I want to encourage global collaboration, youth activism, and legal reforms that ensure freedom is not just remembered but actively expanded. That is why I would like to take a part in this program because I want to do my part in shaping what the future of freedom should look like. Our role is not just to preserve freedom but to redefine it for future generations.