This is what freedom means to you and everyone around you
Treaty of Middelburg
I believe young people should be more actively involved in shaping the future. Since policies and decisions directly affect us, we should have a stronger voice in determining what needs to change and how society can evolve to become safer, fairer, and more inclusive. Creating more opportunities for young minds to engage in decision-making would help bridge the gap between generations and ensure that the future is built with our needs in mind.
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Emilia Kasperczyk
Treaty of Middelburg
I would love to see a world where freedom isn’t limited by inequality, financial struggles, or political restrictions. Everyone should have the right to express themselves, access opportunities, and live without fear of oppression. True freedom means breaking down barriers whether social, economic, or digital so that people can make their own choices and shape their own futures.
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Sjors Bastings
Treaty of Middelburg
Oh! I suppose my answer to the last question answers this mostly :) In essence: compassion & patience for ourselves, and for each other. Again, the way I see it is that feeling safe enough to embark into uncharted territory is ultimate freedom.
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Ninke Mulder
Treaty of Middelburg
Find solutions to issues such as lack of quality education
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Carlos Gomez
Treaty of Middelburg
Protecting people from fear, Ensuring access to education.
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Laetitia Deletroz
Treaty of Middelburg
I would like to see a world where freedom is truly accessible to all, regardless of background, nationality, or socioeconomic status. This means strengthening youth participation in democracy, ensuring that young people have a real voice in shaping policies that affect their lives. I want to see stronger protections for digital freedom and privacy, where online spaces remain open, safe, and free from censorship, misinformation, and surveillance. Economic situations should also not determine one’s freedom. Everyone should have equal access to education, fair work opportunities, and social mobility. Finally, I want to challenge authoritarianism, discrimination, and oppression, ensuring that freedom is not just a privilege for some but a fundamental right for all. A world where freedom is protected means a world where individuals can live with dignity, autonomy, and opportunity.
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Giulia Simionescu
Treaty of Middelburg
I would give everyone a fair chance in every field regardless of their background, financial situation, race, gender or religion.
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Eda Kallemoglu
Treaty of Middelburg
I would like to change the way people perceive freedom. Many believe freedom is something external that is tied to financial success, career stability, or escaping responsibilities. However, true freedom starts from within. No matter how much we achieve, if we are still controlled by fear, societal expectations or limiting beliefs, we are not truly free. I want to encourage a shift in mindset, where people focus on inner freedom: the ability to live authentically, make conscious choices and be at peace with themselves. In today’s world, many feel trapped not by external circumstances but by their own minds. If more people understood that freedom is not just about external conditions but about breaking internal barriers, we would create a society where individuals feel more fulfilled, fearless and empowered to live in alignment with their true selves.
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Serena Le
Treaty of Middelburg
I want to empower women to raise their voices and to take action more. Also how we share information. Too often, the media focuses on fear and conflict, chasing what grabs attention instead of what brings us together. This constant stream of negativity taps into our natural negativity bias and can leave people feeling anxious, disconnected, or even convinced the world is worse than it truly is something known as mean world syndrome. I believe we can do better by choosing to tell stories that empower, connect, and inspire.
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Diana Rublyova
