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36where 1 means no freedom and 4 means total freedom). We converted the IPD scores into a0–10 scale.v. State control over Internet accessby French Development Agency and University of MaastrichtDescription: Freedom of access, navigation and publication on the InternetSource: Country-based survey of experts. Covers 123 countries in 2009 and 143 countries in 2012.Score: A continuous score from 0 to 4 where 0 means no freedom of internet access and 4means complete freedom of internet access (scale from 1 to 4 for 2009 where 1 means extremelytight restrictions and 4 means totally free access). We converted the IPD scores into a 0–10scale.E. RELATIONSHIPSi. Parental rightsby OECDDescription: Measurement is based on legal and customary practices regarding (1) legalguardianship of a child during a marriage and (2) custody rights over a child after divorce.Source: Social Institutions and Gender Index (SIGI) country notes cover 122 countries. Forthe remaining 31 countries we used other credible sources per country (typically two) that differedfrom country to country.Score: Both indicators are scored (0, 0.5, or 1) as follows: 0 indicates equal rights for womenand men, 0.5 indicates that (some) women have (some) rights, but less than men, and 1 indicatesthat women have no rights in these contexts. We converted the OECD scores into a 0–10 scale.ii. Same-sex Relationshipsiia. Male-to-male relationshipby International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA)Description: The extent to which male-to-male sexual relationships are legal.Source: Surveys of participating LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex) organizations.Score: “Legal,” “Legal in only some areas,” and “Not legal.” We converted the ILGA scoresinto a 0–10 scale.iib. Female-to-female relationshipby International Lesbian and Gay Association (ILGA)Description: The extent to which female-to-female sexual relationships are legal.Source: Surveys of participating LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex) organizations.Score: “Legal,” “Legal in only some areas,” and “Not legal.” We converted the ILGA scoresinto a 0–10 scale.
37APPENDIX D: HUMAN FREEDOM INDEX 20082008 Human Freedom Index AppendixHong KongNew ZealandSwitzerlandRank 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 9 10 11 121. Rule of Law 7.5 8.1 7.9 7.7 8.6 8.7 7.8 8.7 7.9 8.0 8.3 7.71A. Procedural Justice 7.9 8.7 - 8.3 9.4 9.7 8.8 9.4 - - 8.9 8.11B. Civil Justice 7.1 7.6 - 7.2 7.9 7.9 7.2 8.2 - - 8.0 7.41C. Criminal Justice 7.6 7.9 - 7.5 8.7 8.7 7.2 8.5 - - 8.0 7.52. Security & Safety 8.7 9.8 9.9 9.7 9.8 9.7 9.8 9.9 9.7 9.6 9.2 9.92A. Homicide 9.8 9.5 9.7 9.3 9.6 9.0 9.5 9.7 9.6 9.4 8.2 9.82B. Disappearance, Conflict & Terrorism 7.2 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.5 9.5 9.5 10.02C. Women’s Security 9.2 10.0 9.8 9.8 9.8 10.0 9.8 9.8 10.0 10.0 9.8 9.83. Movement 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.03A. Freedom of Foreign Movement - 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.03B. Freedom of Domestic Movement - 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.03C. Women’s Freedom of Movement 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.04. Religion 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 10.04A. Freedom to establish religious organizations 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 10.04B. Autonomy of religious organizations 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 10.05. Association, Assembly & Civil Society 9.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 8.95A. Freedom of association 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 10.05B. Freedom of assembly and demonstration 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 10.05C. Autonomy of organizations (operationalindependence from political authority) 8.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 8.95D. Freedom to establish organizations 9.2 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 6.76. Expression & Information 8.7 9.6 9.5 9.3 9.7 9.7 9.2 9.7 9.4 9.5 9.5 9.16A. Press Killings 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.06B. Laws and regulations that influence mediacontent 6.0 9.0 8.3 8.3 9.3 9.0 8.0 9.0 8.7 9.3 9.3 7.36C. Political pressures and controls on mediacontent 7.3 8.8 9.3 8.0 9.0 9.3 7.8 9.3 8.5 9.3 8.3 8.06D. Freedom of access to foreign information 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 10.06E. State control over Internet access 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 - 10.0 10.07. Relationships 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.07A. Parental Rights 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.07B. Same-sex Relationships - 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0PERSONAL FREEDOM 8.87 9.44 9.39 9.28 9.57 9.56 9.31 9.60 9.34 9.32 9.32 9.19ECONOMIC FREEDOM 9.17 8.39 8.19 8.13 7.82 7.80 8.04 7.63 7.66 7.65 7.59 7.69FREEDOM INDEX 9.02 8.92 8.79 8.71 8.69 8.68 8.68 8.62 8.50 8.49 8.45 8.44CanadaDenmarkFinlandAustraliaNorwayIrelandLuxembourgNetherlandsAustria
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