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.
Lantern
Lantern is a free and open-service application that provides access to blocked websites and apps. It encrypts the traffic in transit and does not store your identity information, browsing history or...
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Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Psiphon
Psiphon a free and open-source Internet censorship circumvention tool that utilizes VPN, SSH and HTTP Proxy technology to provide a user with uncensored access to Internet content.
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Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Conversations
Conversations is a messaging app for instant messaging, sharing photos and other files, as well as group chats. It is a paid app, and it is open-source, Jabber/XMPP client for Android 5.0+...
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Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
ChatSecure
ChatSecure is a free and open-source messaging app for MacOS, which that features OMEMO encryption and OTR encryption and it runs over XMPP.
Tool
Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
Adium
Adium is a free and open-source instant messaging application for MacOS with a built-in support for OTR encryption.
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
TunnelBear
TunnelBear is a public VPN service based in Toronto, Canada. A freeware TunnelBear client is available on Android, Windows, macOS and iOS. It also has browser extensions for Google Chrome and Opera....
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Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Miro
Miro (previously known as RealtimeBoard) is a digital whiteboard that makes it easy to collaborate with others. The software allows you to create notes and designs, move things around, and...
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Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Project Management
Slack
Slack is a messaging app for business that connects people to the information they need. By bringing people together to work as one unified team, Slack transforms the way organizations communicate.
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Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Project Management