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.
What is the Window of Tolerance?
In this video Yesim Arikut-Treece, counseling psychologist, explains the concept of Window of Tolerance and teaches how to make sense of our emotional reactions and how to better control them.
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How to Get What You Want
In this video Yesim Arikut-Treece, counseling psychologist, explains how to use DEAR MAN technique. Learning this skill will help you prepare for difficult conversations, to mindfully ask for what...
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What’s the Difference Between Stress, Trauma, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout
In this recorded conversation Yesim Arikut-Treece, counseling psychologist, and Gail Theisen-Womersley, Senior Staff Counsellor for UNHCR, talk about the difference between stress, trauma, vicarious...
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Video: Digital Security for Human Rights Defenders
The video provides information and ways to improve digital security of LGBT human rights defenders by providing tips on both hardware and software level to prevent hacking and tracking of their...
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Online IQ
Online IQ is online video guides on how to increase your digital security and to secure your smartphone and apps, such as Facebook, Google, WhatsApp and Signal.
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The Human Rights Defenders Podcast
“The Human Rights Defender” is a podcast series that explores the work and lives of brave individuals standing up for our human rights. Available on all major podcast platforms, including Spotify...
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