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.
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....
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Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Handbook “For Human Rights beyond Borders: How to Hold States Accountable for Extraterritorial Violations”
The intention of this handbook is to make the Maastricht Principles more accessible and relevant to civil society by illustrating, with concrete examples, how they relate to specific policy fields,...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Topics
Advocacy
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Coded bias: Activist toolkit
This guide sets you up with some basic information and tools to get you started on a path of advocacy. Everyone from concerned citizens to tech professionals can find recommendations on ways to start...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Topics
Advocacy
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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Media Content
Topics
Digital Security
Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations
The Berkeley Protocol is designed as a teaching tool and a reference guide for open source investigators. It provides guidelines, on international standards for conducting online research into...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Advocacy Assembly Training center
Advocacy Assembly is a free digital learning website featuring courses for journalists and activists. The website was launched in 2015 by Small Media, who maintain the platform and it’s security....
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E-learning courses
Topics
Advocacy
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Report: Technology tools in human rights
This report is intended to detail available technologies that are designed for human rights documentation. It demonstrates various perspectives on the challenges human rights documentation...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
E-learning courses from Protection International for Human Rights Defenders
Protection international is an international non-profit organization that supports human rights defenders in developing their security and protection management strategies. It offers a variety of...
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E-learning courses
Topics
Digital Security
Physical Security