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.
Ushahidi
The Ushahidi Platform is an open-source and integrated crowdsourcing and mapping tool that allows people to rapidly collect, manage and analyze crowdsourced information from their communities. Its...
Tool
Databases
Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Factr
Factr is a new kind of social network that gives members unequaled control of their information, and enhances their ability to discover, organize, and share knowledge—maximizing both privacy and...
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Media Content
Online Toolkits
Other tools
Topics
Advocacy
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Emalsys
Emalsys is a talent and emergency response management platform. It allows you to create an online database for fast deployments, deployment tracking as well as communication and roster management...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
Topics
Project Management
Corroborator
Corroborator is designed to process massive amounts of metadata related to particular events and people. The system analyst can easily navigate thousands of records and create a corroborated...
Tool
Software
Topics
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
CommCare
CommCare is an open source mobile data collection platform that enable anyone to build mobile apps for frontline workers. It enables you to build smarter apps that allow you to collect and track data...
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Other tools
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Project Management
Alidade
Alidade is an interactive tool that explains what to look for when using technology for social change. Alidade is a series of guided questions along each step of the process of choosing technology:...
Tool
Online Toolkits
Topics
Advocacy
Digital Security
Project Management
eyeWitness to Atrocities
eyeWitness to Atrocities is a tool that capture, authenticate and securely store photos and videos of serious human rights abuses, while maintaining your anonymity. The mobile camera app allows you...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Alternative App Centre
Alternative App Centre is a collection of open-source tools, apps and services recommended by Tactical Technology Collective for better privacy and control, plus a selection of guides, tutorials, and...
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Mobile Applications
Online Toolkits
Other tools
Topics
Digital Security