Young woman in protests fighting for freedom, has now become a symbol of resistance

Wars have been fought for freedom. People have died for it. Freedom is the power to live, speak, and think as you like. Freedom manifests in a variety of ways – through speech, religion, voting – and it defines how we live our lives. It’s also complicated by an ever-shifting definition. That makes it both a controversial and essential facet of human existence. Here are ten reasons why freedom is so important: