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.
Mailvelope
Mailvelope is a browser extension or add-on that expands the functionality of your web-browser. The browser extension Mailvelope provides end-to-end encryption for your existing email address....
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Digital Security
NoScript
The NoScript Firefox extension provides extra protection for Firefox, Seamonkey and other Mozilla-based browsers. This free, open source add-on allows JavaScript, Java, Flash and other plugins to be...
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Digital Security
HTTPS Everywhere
HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox, Chrome, and Opera extension that encrypts your communications with many major websites, making your browsing more secure. Many sites on the web offer some limited...
Topics
Digital Security
Privacy Badger
Privacy Badger is a browser add-on that stops advertisers and other third-party trackers from secretly tracking where you go and what pages you look at on the web. If an advertiser seems to be...
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Digital Security
Mainframe
Mainframe OS is a decentralized network for censorship-resistant message routing. It is a platform that makes it easy for users to quickly discover and use apps on the decentralized web, without...
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Software
Topics
Digital Security
WebDesign Guidelines for Low Bandwidth
These guidelines explain in detail how to make websites accessible to users with low bandwidth Internet connections, which includes most of those who live and work in developing countries. The...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Information Visualization and Design
Aspiration RFP Template
Aspiration RFP Template is designed to generate a 5-7 page Request for Proposal (RFP) document that can be used to solicit proposals and lead to follow-on discussions with prospective implementors....
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Other tools
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Project Management
Open Foris
Open Foris is a set of free and open-source software tools that facilitates flexible and efficient data collection, analysis and reporting with regards to environmental monitoring. This tools allow...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis