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.
Piktochart
Piktochart is an intuitive tool that helps you and your team tell stories with the visual impact they deserve. It allows to improve your internal and external communication by quickly turning text-...
Tool
Software
Topics
Advocacy
Information Visualization and Design
Venngage
Venngage is an easy to use design solution that allows people to create stylish content for websites, presentations, ads, social media use and much more. There are templates for a wide range of...
Tool
Software
Topics
Advocacy
Information Visualization and Design
Canva
Canva is a free graphic design platform that allows you to easily create invitations, business cards, flyers, social media graphics, presentations, posters, documents and other visual content using...
Tool
Software
Topics
Advocacy
Information Visualization and Design
Tails
Tails is a live system that aims to preserve your privacy and anonymity. It helps you to use the Internet anonymously and circumvent censorship almost anywhere you go and on any computer but leaving...
Tool
Other tools
Software
Web browsers & search engines
Topics
Digital Security
Mainframe
Mainframe OS is a decentralized network for censorship-resistant message routing. It is a platform that makes it easy for users to quickly discover and use apps on the decentralized web, without...
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
QGIS
QGIS is a free and open-source cross-platform desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that supports viewing, editing, and analysis of geospatial data on Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and...
Tool
Databases
Mobile Applications
Online maps & registries
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Datahub
Datahub is a fast way for individuals, teams and organizations to publish, deploy and share their data. It’s a tool for transforming our ability to create and use quality data, bringing dramatic...
Tool
Databases
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Project Management
Audacity
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The interface is translated into many languages. Features include...
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation