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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.
CryptPad
CryptPad is a the end-to-end encrypted and open-source collaboration suite that allows you and your colleagues to work on the same document and synchronizes changes to documents in real time.
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Project Management
Last Modified: August 15, 2022
Data dealer
Data Dealer is a video game about collecting and selling personal data created as a nonprofit project by a group of digital rights activists and game designers in Austria. It aims to raise awareness...
Tool
Media Content
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: October 19, 2022
Startpage
Startpage is a private search engine aimimg to raise awareness of and protect people’s right to privacy.
Tool
Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Web browsers & search engines
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: August 11, 2022
Searx
Searx is a free and open-source internet metasearch engine which aggregates results from more than 70 search services.
Tool
Web browsers & search engines
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: February 23, 2025
DuckDuckGo
DuckDuckGo is a browser extension, search engine and a privacy browser app that provide private search, tracker blocking and site encryption.
Tool
Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Web browsers & search engines
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: August 10, 2022
Lantern
Lantern is a free and open-service application that provides access to blocked websites and apps. It encrypts the traffic in transit and does not store your identity information, browsing history or...
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: August 10, 2022
Psiphon
Psiphon a free and open-source Internet censorship circumvention tool that utilizes VPN, SSH and HTTP Proxy technology to provide a user with uncensored access to Internet content.
Tool
Mobile Applications
Software
VPNs
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: August 10, 2022
Technitium MAC Address Change
Technitium MAC Address Change is a freeware tool that allows you to change (spoof) MAC Address of your Network Interface Card (NIC) instantly.
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Last Modified: August 10, 2022
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