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.
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...
Tool
Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
SecureDrop
SecureDrop is an open source whistleblower submission system that media organizations and NGOs can install to securely accept documents from anonymous sources. It uses the anonymity network Tor to...
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Umbrella
Umbrella is a secure, encrypted app released by the team at Security First which allows users to access open-source, up-to-date security information in one place. It provides simple and practical...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Physical Security
Secure communication
Riseup
Riseup provides online communication tools for people and groups working on liberatory social change. The project aims to create democratic alternatives and practice self-determination by...
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Project Management
Tresorit
Tresorit is an end-to-end encrypted, zero-knowledge content collaboration platform designed to safeguard the digital valuables of individuals and organizations with the highest classification in the...
Tool
Databases
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Project Management
Signal
Signal is a messaging app with features like one-to-one messages, groups, stickers, photos, file transfers, voice calls, and even video calls anywhere in the world without SMS or MMS fees. Signal...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Uwazi
Uwazi is a free, open-source solution for organizing, analyzing and publishing your documents. In Swahili, Uwazi means “openness.” HURIDOCS designed Uwazi to make human rights information more...
Tool
Databases
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Project Management