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.
Live Universal Awareness Map
Live Universal Awareness Map (“Liveuamap”) is a open, data driven platform dedicated to factual reporting of a variety of important global news on topics including conflicts, human rights issues,...
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Online maps & registries
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Internet Monitor
Internet Monitor's aim is to evaluate, describe, and summarize the means, mechanisms, and extent of Internet content controls and Internet activity around the world. The project helps...
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Other tools
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
EarthExplorer
The USGS Earth Explorer is a data portal for obtaining geo-spatial datasets from our extensive collections. Users can navigate via interactive map or text search to obtain Landsat satellite imagery,...
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Databases
Online maps & registries
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Open Foris
Open Foris is a set of free and open-source software tools that facilitates flexible and efficient data collection, analysis and reporting with regards to environmental monitoring. This tools allow...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
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...
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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
Digital Content Verification Handbook for Emergency Coverage
Verification Handbook is a definitive guide to verifying digital content for emergency coverage. This book laid the foundations for the process of digital content verification and opened a necessary...
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Handbooks, Manuals and other publications
Online Toolkits
Topics
Emergency services
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...
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Databases
Software
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Project Management