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.
Child Online Safety Toolkit
This comprehensive document provides functional guidance so policymakers can enshrine child online safety into law and practice. It brings together important international guidelines and agreements...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Physical Security
OSINT Essentials Toolkit
OSINT Essentials was created by Eoghan Sweeney, an open-source investigation specialist and trainer who has helped establish and develop online verification operations at media worldwide.
The aim...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Information Verification and Analysis
Resources for Protecting Against Online Abuse
For most journalists, working online is an essential part of the job. But too often, journalists are at risk of being harassed in an attempt by hostile actors or groups to intimidate or force them...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Well-being
Safety Kit
The world is increasingly dangerous for the press. To stay safe, journalists and their editors need appropriate training, equipment, and other resources, such as insurance and access to psychosocial...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Physical Security
Well-being
Digital Safety Kit
Journalists face a wide range of digital threats and it’s increasingly important that they protect themselves and their sources by keeping up to date on the latest digital security news and threats...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Danish Institute’s Human Rights Toolkit
The Danish Institute for Human Rights has compiled a list of their human rights tools, spanning a variety of topics.
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Human Rights
OSCE RFoM Safety of Journalists Toolbox
The Toolbox presents national instruments and initiatives from across the OSCE region and makes them accessible to interested stakeholders. It is a practical instrument to showcase existing measures...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Human Rights
Physical Security
Cybersecurity Toolkit
The Cybersecurity Toolkit is an open platform supported by the SHARE foundation which aims to offer help with your digital queries and dilemmas. It provides instructions and possible solutions to...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security