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.
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,...
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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...
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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...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
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,...
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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...
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Other tools
Software
Web browsers & search engines
Topics
Digital Security
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...
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Digital Security