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.
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
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
Global Forest Watch Open Data Portal
Global Forest Watch offers the latest data, technology and tools that empower people and environmental defenders everywhere to better protect forests. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, GFW...
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Databases
Online maps & registries
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
QGIS
QGIS is a free and open-source cross-platform desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that supports viewing, editing, and analysis of geospatial data on Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and...
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Databases
Mobile Applications
Online maps & registries
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Book: Visualising Information for Advocacy
Visualising Information for Advocacy is a book about how advocates and activists use visual elements in their campaigns. In this 170-page book you can find out how to influence issues using the right...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Topics
Advocacy
Data visualization
Digital Content Verification Handbook for Emergency Coverage
Verification Handbook is a definitive guide to verifying digital content for emergency coverage. This book laid the foundations for the process of digital content verification and opened a necessary...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Online Toolkits
Topics
Emergency services
Information Verification and Analysis