These include screening and blood tests to ensure freedom from infections, diseases or genetic conditions that might be transmitted in the donation process.

An independent press, an effective judiciary, and a functioning democratic political system combine to ensure freedom of speech and of the press.

Yet, a broader contemporary definition also includes action on a wider range of social issues to ensure freedom from want.

It would also ensure freedom of information about government matters.

Survival refuses government funding, depending exclusively on public support, in order to ensure freedom of action.