Churches publish newsletters and other periodicals. Academic freedom is respected. The Constitution provides for freedom of assembly and association, including the right to form or belong to associations for the advancement or protection of a group's interests, and the Government does not impose any significant restrictions in practice. Freedom of Religion Freedom of religion prevails. There is no state or preferred religion.
Missionaries are free to seek converts.
The law provides for these rights, and the Government respects them in practice. Kiribati has no refugees or asylum-seekers, and the Government has not formulated a policy toward them. The Government is chosen by the people in periodic free and open elections. Executive authority is exercised by the President, who is elected by the people for a 4-year term. No less than three and no more than four presidential candidates are nominated by the elected Legislative Assembly from among its members.