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.
Data Detox
The Data Detox Kit is a guide to increase your online privacy, digital security and wellbeing. It offers simple steps you can take towards a more balanced and in-control online self. It takes a...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Well-being
Haven
Haven is for people who need a way to protect their personal areas and possessions without compromising their privacy. It is an Android application that leverages on-device sensors to provide...
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Mobile Applications
Topics
Digital Security
Physical Security
SecureDrop
SecureDrop is an open source whistleblower submission system that media organizations and NGOs can install to securely accept documents from anonymous sources. It uses the anonymity network Tor to...
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Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Design Dash
GitHub's Design Dash is a super-fast facilitator's guide to running a workshop on design thinking methods and mindsets for organizations.
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Training curricula
Topics
Project Management
Gendersec Curricula
The Gendersec Curricula is a resource that introduces a holistic, feminist perspective to privacy and digital security trainings, informed by years of working with women and trans activists around...
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Training curricula
Topics
Digital Security
Physical Security
Well-being
Security Planner
Security Planner is a free, easy-to-use guide to staying safer online. It provides personalized recommendations and expert advice on topics such as keeping social media accounts from being hacked,...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Salama
Salama is a free and open source risk assessment tool which helps journalists and bloggers assess their risk level by answering a series of questions about their physical and online security...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Physical Security
LevelUp
LevelUp is a training resource intended to provide support to, and enable creation of resources and sharing of knowledge within a growing network of individuals providing needed digital safety...
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Training curricula
Topics
Digital Security