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.
Google Earth
Google Earth is a web and computer program that renders a 3D representation of Earth based primarily on satellite imagery. The program maps the Earth by superimposing satellite images, aerial...
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Online maps & registries
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Search by Image
Search by Image is a browser extension for Firefox that makes effortless reverse image searches possible, and comes with support for more than 30 search engines. The extension enables you to search...
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Information Verification and Analysis
Tuta
Tuta is an end-to-end encrypted email app and management service. The service is ad-free and runs on renewable energy.
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Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Project Management
ProtonPass
ProtonPass is a password manager. A password manager is computer software or an app on your device where you can securely store your logins and passwords, making it faster and easier to use the...
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Mobile Applications
Password managers
Topics
Digital Security
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...
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Mobile Applications
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
ProtonMail
Most popular email providers, such as Gmail, Outlook, and Yahoo, scan the content of your emails and use your email address to create a detailed profile on you and profit from your data.
Proton...
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Software
Topics
Digital Security
Telegram
Telegram is a secure messaging and audio calling cloud-based app that allows you to send messages, photos, videos and files of any type to your contacts for free. You can also create groups for up...
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Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
Shelter City
Shelter City is a global movement that offers safe and inspiring spaces to human rights defenders at risk where they can re-energize, receive tailormade support and engage with allies in order to...
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Other tools
Topics
Emergency services
Physical Security
Well-being