2. Freedom in the Context of the Project

Freedom, as understood by the project, is not merely the absence of coercion. It is the possibility of making decisions—both to consent and to refuse. A person is only free when they can say “no” without risking their livelihood, dignity, or place in society.

The project’s concept of freedom is not an egotistical independence but a lived self-determination combined with social responsibility. It is contextualized, not absolute: whoever wishes to be free must also recognize that others are equally free.

Material security is the foundation of freedom. Someone who must fight for survival is not free. Therefore, freedom always includes the demand for unconditional material sustenance, access to education, communication, and the power to shape one’s surroundings.

Freedom means choice—not only between options but also between life paths. This makes the concept of freedom a humanistic one: it acknowledges the inherent dignity of the human being as the source of all freedom and defends it against external constraints, systemic appropriation, and cultural standardization.

At its core lies this awareness: I may—but I am not obliged. I can—but I am more than my function. This mindset is the essence of freedom: open, self-responsible, and dignified.