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.
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
Quik
With the Quik app, you can create awesome videos with just a few taps. Choose your favorite photos and video clips then let Quik work its magic. In seconds, it finds great moments, adds beautiful...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Topics
Information Visualization and Design
Live Universal Awareness Map
Live Universal Awareness Map (“Liveuamap”) is a open, data driven platform dedicated to factual reporting of a variety of important global news on topics including conflicts, human rights issues,...
Tool
Online maps & registries
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Internet Monitor
Internet Monitor's aim is to evaluate, describe, and summarize the means, mechanisms, and extent of Internet content controls and Internet activity around the world. The project helps...
Tool
Other tools
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
A DIY Guide to Feminist Cybersecurity
A DIY Guide to Feminist Cybersecurity is an online guide which is intended to be a comprehensive and accessible introduction to some of the most valuable cybersecurity tools available. The guide is...
Tool
Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Secure communication
EarthExplorer
The USGS Earth Explorer is a data portal for obtaining geo-spatial datasets from our extensive collections. Users can navigate via interactive map or text search to obtain Landsat satellite imagery,...
Tool
Databases
Online maps & registries
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
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