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.
AccessNow Digital Security Helpline
Access Now’s Digital Security Helpline offers a free-of-charge real-time, direct technical assistance and advice to civil society groups & activists, media organizations, journalists &...
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Other tools
Topics
Digital Security
Emergency services
FrontLine Defenders Helpline
The emergency call number (+353-1-210-0489) of Frontline Defenders gives human rights defenders an option to be forwarded to someone speaking Arabic, English, French, Russian or Spanish and who will...
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Other tools
Topics
Digital Security
Emergency services
Physical Security
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....
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Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
NordVPN
NordVPN is a VPN service with applications for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS. NordVPN routes all users' internet traffic through a remote server run by the service, thereby hiding their IP...
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Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Nordpass
NordPass password manager remembers complex passwords, auto-fills logins and online forms and lets you access it all from anywhere. With sophisticated encryption, automatic back-ups and that...
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Mobile Applications
Password managers
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Bitwarden
Bitwarden is an open-source password management service that stores sensitive information such as website credentials in an encrypted vault. Bitwarden maintains secure, end-to-end encryption with...
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Mobile Applications
Password managers
Software
Topics
Digital Security
RememBear
RememBear is a tool used to memorize and manage all your passwords. This password manager handles the basic tasks of capturing and replaying passwords, and it syncs across all your Windows, macOS,...
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Password managers
Topics
Digital Security
Google Duo
Duo is a tool used for videoconferencing. Duo is free to use and works across both iOS and Android devices. Duo relies on a phone number, enables a user to reach people in their phone's contacts...
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Mobile Applications
Online platforms
Topics
Secure communication