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...
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Databases
Online maps & registries
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
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
Pixabay
Pixabay is a vibrant community of creatives, sharing copyright free images, videos and music. All contents are released under the Pixabay License, which makes them safe to use without asking for...
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Databases
Topics
Information Visualization and Design
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...
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E-learning courses
Online Toolkits
Topics
Advocacy
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Data Detox
The Data Detox Kit is a guide to increase your online privacy, digital security and wellbeing. It offers simple steps you can take towards a more balanced and in-control online self. It takes a...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Digital Security
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Well-being
Uwazi
Uwazi is a free, open-source solution for organizing, analyzing and publishing your documents. In Swahili, Uwazi means “openness.” HURIDOCS designed Uwazi to make human rights information more...
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Databases
Software
Topics
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Project Management
Video 4 Change Impact Toolkit
The Video for Change Impact is a toolkit which show you how to design and strategise for impact in your progressive social change initiatives. It is designed for documentary or journalist...
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Online Toolkits
Topics
Advocacy
Information Visualization and Design
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