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  • Training Center
    • Managing Risks: Safety and Security in Human Rights Work
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    • Trauma-Informed Interviewing: Skills and Techniques for Monitors
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    • Other Educational Resources
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    • Meet the Team
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Tools for HRDs

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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.
CryptoMator
CryptoMator is an open‑source tool that encrypts files client‑side before uploading them to cloud services, keeping data private and secure.
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Software
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
FileVault
Apple’s FileVault is a built‑in macOS feature that encrypts your entire startup disk to protect your data if your Mac is lost or stolen.
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
VeraCrypt
VeraCrypt is a free, open‑source disk encryption tool that lets you create encrypted volumes and encrypt entire drives with strong algorithms.
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Software
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
BitLocker
BitLocker is a Windows security feature that provides encryption for entire volumes, addressing the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices.
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
Cookie Autodelete
Cookie AutoDelete automatically removes unused cookies and other browsing data after you close tabs, helping protect privacy and reduce tracking.
Tool
Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
Facebook Container
Facebook Container is a Firefox extension that isolates your Facebook activity in a separate container, preventing Facebook from tracking your browsing on other websites.
Tool
Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
uBlock Origin
uBlock Origin is a highly customizable browser extension for blocking ads, trackers, and malicious sites; uBO Lite is a simpler, MV3‑compatible version. The source code is available here.
Tool
Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
Algo
Algo VPN is an open‑source, self‑hosted VPN solution that deploys secure IPsec/IKEv2 servers on cloud providers, designed to be lightweight, easy to set up, and harder to fingerprint.
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VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: July 22, 2025
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