Freedom of movement is a human rights concept that encompasses the right of individuals to travel from place to place within the territory of a country, and to leave the country and return to it[1]. This right includes not only visiting places but also changing the place where the individual resides or works. However, the freedom of movement is restricted in various ways by different governments and may even vary within the territory of a single country[1].
Some people and organizations advocate for an extension of the freedom of movement to include a freedom of movement or migration between countries as well as within countries[1]. Freedom of movement for workers is a policy chapter of the acquis communautaire of the European Union and is part of the free movement of persons and one of the four economic freedoms: free movement of goods, services, labor, and capital[1].
Finally, freedom of movement is one of the most fundamental human rights and is enshrined in the Constitution of Japan[5]. However, some believe that the freedom of daily movement is being threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken to control its spread[5].
Citations:
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_movement
[2] https://freedomofmovement.co.za
[5] https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/social-sciences/freedom-of-movement
[6] https://www.csce.gov/issue/freedom-movement