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.
Aspiration RFP Template
Aspiration RFP Template is designed to generate a 5-7 page Request for Proposal (RFP) document that can be used to solicit proposals and lead to follow-on discussions with prospective implementors....
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Other tools
Topics
Information Collection and Documentation
Project Management
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
Design Dash
GitHub's Design Dash is a super-fast facilitator's guide to running a workshop on design thinking methods and mindsets for organizations.
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Training curricula
Topics
Project Management
Riseup
Riseup provides online communication tools for people and groups working on liberatory social change. The project aims to create democratic alternatives and practice self-determination by...
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Software
Topics
Digital Security
Project Management
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
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
Human Rights Toolkits & Guides
A global alliance of civil society organisations and activist CIVICUS published a valuable selection of Human Rights Toolkits & Guides and other resources on various topics from human rights to...
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Databases
Online Toolkits
Topics
Advocacy
Information Collection and Documentation
Project Management
Witness
Witness is an extensive library of free resources on a wide range of topics for video activists, trainers and their allies. Topics include climate justice, data, ethics, forced evictions,...
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Databases
Online Toolkits
Topics
Advocacy
Digital Security
Information Collection and Documentation
Information Verification and Analysis
Information Visualization and Design
Physical Security
Project Management
Well-being