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Tools for HRDs

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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.
ProtonVPN
Proton VPN is available on all your devices, including PCs, Macs, smartphones, and even routers. A secure internet connection you can trust is essential to maintaining your privacy on your laptop at...
Tool
Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: November 28, 2024
Surfshark VPN
Surfshark is a cybersecurity company focused on developing humanized privacy and security solutions. Their products include a VPN, Antivirus, Alert (a data leak detection system), Search (a private...
Tool
Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: November 28, 2024
ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN is a high speed, secure, and anonymous VPN service. It also offers a password manager.
Tool
Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: November 28, 2024
Amnezia VPN
AmneziaVPN is a free open-source multi-protocol VPN client with the function of setting up your own VPN server, or in other words a self-hosted VPN.
Tool
Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: November 28, 2024
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...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: August 10, 2022
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.
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: August 10, 2022
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....
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: January 21, 2022
Open VPN
OpenVPN is a virtual private network system that implements techniques to create secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities....
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: January 21, 2022
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