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.
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
Surfshark VPN
Surfshark is a cybersecurity company focused on developing humanized privacy and security solutions. Their products include a VPN, Antivirus, Alert (a data leak detection system), Search (a private...
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Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is a high speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service. It also offers a password manager.
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Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Amnezia VPN
AmneziaVPN is a free open-source multi-protocol VPN client with the function of setting up your own VPN server, or in other words a self-hosted VPN.
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Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Primero
Primero is an open-source software platform for social services, humanitarians and development workers that provides tools for case management, incident monitoring, family tracing and reunification.
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Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Project Management