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...
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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
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
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...
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Mobile Applications
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
DatNav
DatNav is a guide designed to help human rights defenders and journalists navigate and integrate digital data into their human rights work. This resource looks at the use of data for researching a...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Bellingcat Online Investigation Toolkit
This online open-source investigation toolkit includes guidance on satellite and mapping services, tools for verifying photos and videos, websites to archive web pages, and much more.
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Databases
Online Toolkits
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis