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.
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...
Tool
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
Datahub
Datahub is a fast way for individuals, teams and organizations to publish, deploy and share their data. It’s a tool for transforming our ability to create and use quality data, bringing dramatic...
Tool
Databases
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Project Management
Audacity
Audacity is a free, easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, macOS, GNU/Linux and other operating systems. The interface is translated into many languages. Features include...
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Add-Ons & Plug-Ins
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
School of Data
School of Data is a global network committed to advancing data literacy in civil society. Information that directly impact people’s lives is increasingly accessible but civil society is falling...
Tool
E-learning courses
Online Toolkits
Topics
Advocacy
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
SecureDrop
SecureDrop is an open source whistleblower submission system that media organizations and NGOs can install to securely accept documents from anonymous sources. It uses the anonymity network Tor to...
Tool
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Knapsack for Hope
Knapsack satellite file-casting technology allows digital content to be delivered to locations otherwise disconnected due to remote geography, censorship, frequent internet shutdowns, or high...
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Other tools
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Tresorit
Tresorit is an end-to-end encrypted, zero-knowledge content collaboration platform designed to safeguard the digital valuables of individuals and organizations with the highest classification in the...
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Databases
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Project Management