FreedomLab’s Tool Library compiles all online tools and resources that can be relevant for human rights defenders, spanning a wide variety of topics. Use the filters below to find relevant resources - tools can be filtered by Topic, Type, and Target Group. Please note that tools included in this library do not belong to FreedomLab and, whilst the Library is regularly updated and maintained by the FreedomLab team, users should be aware of the risks that arise by clicking on external links. If you know of a tool that could be added to this library, fill out this form.
Tella
Tella is an open‑source mobile app designed to help activists, journalists, and human rights defenders securely collect, encrypt, and store sensitive data on their devices.
Tool
Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Briar
Briar is a messaging app designed for activists, journalists, and anyone else who needs a safe, easy and robust way to communicate. Unlike traditional messaging apps, Briar doesn’t rely on a...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
SimpleX Chat
SimpleX Chat is a messenger app that goes beyond traditional E2E tools by eliminating usernames entirely, offering persona control, minimal metadata leakage, and full encryption.
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Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
Element
Element is a secure, open‑source messaging and collaboration app. It supports end‑to‑end encryption for private chats and group conversations, along with voice and video calls, encrypted file...
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Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
Tuta
Tuta is an end-to-end encrypted email app and management service. The service is ad-free and runs on renewable energy.
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Project Management
ProtonPass
ProtonPass is a password manager. A password manager is computer software or an app on your device where you can securely store your logins and passwords, making it faster and easier to use the...
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Mobile Applications
Password managers
Topics
Digital Security
ProtonVPN
Proton VPN is available on all your devices, including PCs, Macs, smartphones, and even routers.
A secure internet connection you can trust is essential to maintaining your privacy on your laptop at...
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Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Telegram
Telegram is a secure messaging and audio calling cloud-based app that allows you to send messages, photos, videos and files of any type to your contacts for free. You can also create groups for up...
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Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security