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	== Tips on safer desk research ==		== Tips on safer desk research ==
	If you don't want to use the Google search engine for your research because of privacy concerns, a good alternative is [https://duckduckgo.com/ DuckDuckGo]. DuckDuckGo is an internet privacy company. DuckDuckGo offers a number of products oriented towards helping people protect their privacy online, most notably, a private search engine, a tracker-blocking browser extension, email protection and app tracking protection for Android.<p>[https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about Desk Research for journalism (and human rights)] - a free online course by Totem. You will gain knowledge on best ways to use the Internet to collect data for investigations, including: finding documents and numbers; optimizing your Google Search results; and searching for specific sources. Available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about EN], </p>		If you don't want to use the Google search engine for your research because of privacy concerns, a good alternative is [https://duckduckgo.com/ DuckDuckGo]. DuckDuckGo is an internet privacy company. DuckDuckGo offers a number of products oriented towards helping people protect their privacy online, most notably, a private search engine, a tracker-blocking browser extension, email protection and app tracking protection for Android.<p>[https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about Desk Research for journalism (and human rights)] - a free online course by Totem. You will gain knowledge on best ways to use the Internet to collect data for investigations, including: finding documents and numbers; optimizing your Google Search results; and searching for specific sources. Available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about EN], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_FA+001/about FA] </p>

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	* <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">[https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-linux How to use Tor for Linux] (guide by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Download Tor Browser: </span>https://www.torproject.org</p>		* <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">[https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-linux How to use Tor for Linux] (guide by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Download Tor Browser: </span>https://www.torproject.org</p>

	== Tips on desk research ==		== Tips on safer desk research ==
	If you don't want to use the Google search engine for your research because of privacy concerns, a good alternative is [https://duckduckgo.com/ DuckDuckGo]. DuckDuckGo is an internet privacy company. DuckDuckGo offers a number of products oriented towards helping people protect their privacy online, most notably, a private search engine, a tracker-blocking browser extension, email protection and app tracking protection for Android.<p>[https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about Desk Research for journalism (and human rights)] - a free online course by Totem. You will gain knowledge on best ways to use the Internet to collect data for investigations, including: finding documents and numbers; optimizing your Google Search results; and searching for specific sources. Available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about EN], </p>		If you don't want to use the Google search engine for your research because of privacy concerns, a good alternative is [https://duckduckgo.com/ DuckDuckGo]. DuckDuckGo is an internet privacy company. DuckDuckGo offers a number of products oriented towards helping people protect their privacy online, most notably, a private search engine, a tracker-blocking browser extension, email protection and app tracking protection for Android.<p>[https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about Desk Research for journalism (and human rights)] - a free online course by Totem. You will gain knowledge on best ways to use the Internet to collect data for investigations, including: finding documents and numbers; optimizing your Google Search results; and searching for specific sources. Available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about EN], </p>

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	<li>Connect you to the corporate intranet at your office while you’re traveling abroad, at home, or any other time you are out of the office.</li>		<li>Connect you to the corporate intranet at your office while you’re traveling abroad, at home, or any other time you are out of the office.</li>
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	<p>'''Resources:'''</p>		<p>'''Resources that introduce you to VPNs:'''</p>

	* Here's a video that introduces [https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_-DekqEyAV0 how VPNs work].		* Here's a video that introduces [https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_-DekqEyAV0 how VPNs work].
	* Here's another [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6Fzq1PEQb4 helpful video explanation].~~<h3><strong>~~It's important to know if VPNs are illegal in your country~~</strong></h3>~~		* Here's another [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6Fzq1PEQb4 helpful video explanation].

			=== It's important to know if VPNs are illegal in your country ===
	<p>Current VPN bans (as of Sept 19, 2022)</p>		<p>Current VPN bans (as of Sept 19, 2022)</p>
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	<p>Depending on the country, governments may impose fines on both the citizen and the VPN service provider for using an unsanctioned VPN. Although using VPN is completely legal in India, there are some cases where the government or local police have punished people for using the service.</p>		<p>Depending on the country, governments may impose fines on both the citizen and the VPN service provider for using an unsanctioned VPN. Although using VPN is completely legal in India, there are some cases where the government or local police have punished people for using the service.</p>
	<p>More information: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/</p>		<p>More information: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/</p>
	<h3~~><strong~~>Resources on VPNs~~</strong>~~</h3>		<h3>Resources on how to use VPNs</h3>
	~~<p>~~[https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about How to bypass internet censorship] (online course by the Totem Project) - This online course explains concepts like tunneling, encryption and VPN. It also guides you through how to choose a secure circumvention tool (e.g. VPN or Tor browser). This course is available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about EN], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_ES+001/about ES], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_AR+001/about AR], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_PE+001/about FA].~~</p>~~
	~~<p>~~[https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you Choosing the VPN That's Right for You] (guide by the Electronic Frontier Foundation) - So do you need a VPN? And which VPN should you use? The answer to these questions are packed with various considerations and nuances. This guide will help you think through what tools are right for you, and what factors you should consider in your search for a VPN. This guide is available in [https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you EN], [https://ssd.eff.org/es/playlist/%C2%BFdefensora-de-derechos-humanos ES], [https://ssd.eff.org/fr/playlist/d%C3%A9fenseur-des-droits-de-lhomme FR], [https://ssd.eff.org/ar/playlist/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%9F AR], [https://ssd.eff.org/ru/playlist/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%89%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA RU] and other languages.~~</p>~~		* [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about How to bypass internet censorship] (online course by the Totem Project) - This online course explains concepts like tunneling, encryption and VPN. It also guides you through how to choose a secure circumvention tool (e.g. VPN or Tor browser). This course is available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about EN], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_ES+001/about ES], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_AR+001/about AR], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_PE+001/about FA].
	~~<p>~~[https://cdt.org/insights/techsplanations-part-5-virtual-private-networks/ Techsplanations: Virtual Private Networks] (by the Center for Democracy and Technology)~~</p>~~		* [https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you Choosing the VPN That's Right for You] (guide by the Electronic Frontier Foundation) - So do you need a VPN? And which VPN should you use? The answer to these questions are packed with various considerations and nuances. This guide will help you think through what tools are right for you, and what factors you should consider in your search for a VPN. This guide is available in [https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you EN], [https://ssd.eff.org/es/playlist/%C2%BFdefensora-de-derechos-humanos ES], [https://ssd.eff.org/fr/playlist/d%C3%A9fenseur-des-droits-de-lhomme FR], [https://ssd.eff.org/ar/playlist/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%9F AR], [https://ssd.eff.org/ru/playlist/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%89%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA RU] and other languages.
	~~<p>~~[https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/ddf-vpn-guide What is a VPN? How Do I Choose a VPN?] (guide by the Digital Defense Fund)~~</p>~~		* [https://cdt.org/insights/techsplanations-part-5-virtual-private-networks/ Techsplanations: Virtual Private Networks] (by the Center for Democracy and Technology)
	<h3>Recommendations of VPNs for human rights defenders</h3>		* [https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/ddf-vpn-guide What is a VPN? How Do I Choose a VPN?] (guide by the Digital Defense Fund)<h3>Recommendations of VPNs for human rights defenders</h3>

	* [https://mullvad.net/en/ Mulvad]		* [https://mullvad.net/en/ Mulvad]
	* [https://www.ivpn.net/ IVPN]		* [https://www.ivpn.net/ IVPN]
	* [https://www.tunnelbear.com/ TunnelBear] - EngageMedia (who works with HRDs in South and Souteast Asia) has been distributing free VPN vouchers to civil society and activists for the last three years. You can contact them here: https://engagemedia.org/contact/~~<p>~~More information:~~</p>~~		* [https://www.tunnelbear.com/ TunnelBear] - EngageMedia (who works with HRDs in South and Souteast Asia) has been distributing free VPN vouchers to civil society and activists for the last three years. You can contact them here: https://engagemedia.org/contact/
			More information:

	* [Article] [https://www.consumerreports.org/vpn-services/mullvad-ivpn-mozilla-vpn-top-consumer-reports-vpn-testing-a9588707317/ Mullvad, IVPN, and Mozilla VPN Top Consumer Reports’ VPN Testing] (Consumer Reports, Dec 2021)		* [Article] [https://www.consumerreports.org/vpn-services/mullvad-ivpn-mozilla-vpn-top-consumer-reports-vpn-testing-a9588707317/ Mullvad, IVPN, and Mozilla VPN Top Consumer Reports’ VPN Testing] (Consumer Reports, Dec 2021)
	* [Article] [https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/ The Best VPN Service] (New York Times, Wirecutter, Jan 2022) ~~<hr />~~		* [Article] [https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/ The Best VPN Service] (New York Times, Wirecutter, Jan 2022)<h2>Using Tor Browser helps to circumvent censorship and protect yourself from surveillance</h2>
	<h2>Tor Browser</h2>
	<p>Tor is a volunteer-run service that provides both privacy and anonymity online by masking who you are and where you are connecting. The service also protects you from the Tor network itself—you can have good assurance that you’ll remain anonymous to other Tor users.</p>		<p>Tor is a volunteer-run service that provides both privacy and anonymity online by masking who you are and where you are connecting. The service also protects you from the Tor network itself—you can have good assurance that you’ll remain anonymous to other Tor users.</p>
	<p>For people who might need occasional anonymity and privacy when accessing websites, Tor Browser provides a quick and easy way to use the Tor network.</p>		<p>For people who might need occasional anonymity and privacy when accessing websites, Tor Browser provides a quick and easy way to use the Tor network.</p>
	<p>The Tor Browser works just like a~~ ~~regular web browser. Web browsers are programs you use to view web sites. Examples include Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Unlike other web browsers, though, the Tor Browser sends your communications through Tor, making it harder for people who are monitoring you to know exactly what you're doing online, and harder for people monitoring the sites you use to know where you're connecting from. (source: ~~<a class="inline_disabled" href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-windows~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">~~EFF~~</a>~~)</p>		<p>The [https://www.torproject.org/download/ Tor Browser] works just like a regular web browser. Web browsers are programs you use to view web sites. Examples include Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Unlike other web browsers, though, the Tor Browser sends your communications through Tor, making it harder for people who are monitoring you to know exactly what you're doing online, and harder for people monitoring the sites you use to know where you're connecting from. (source: [https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-windows EFF])</p>
	<p>This video is a helpful introduction to Tor browser. (Note: you can access the subtitles in many languages by clicking on the settings button ⚙️ and selecting "Subtitles")~~</p>~~		<p>This video is a [https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JWII85UlzKw helpful introduction to Tor browser]. (Note: you can access the subtitles in many languages by clicking on the settings button ⚙️ and selecting "Subtitles")</p>
	<p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JWII85UlzKw" width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p>
	<h3><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Resources on using Tor browser</span></h3>		<h3><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Resources on using Tor browser</span></h3>
	~~<p>~~<span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">~~<a class="inline_disabled" href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-windows~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[Guide]~~ How to use Tor for Windows~~</a>~~ (by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span~~></p~~>
	~~<p>~~<span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">~~<a class="inline_disabled" href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-macos~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[Guide]~~ How to use Tor for macOS~~</a>~~ (by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span~~></p~~>		* <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">[https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-windows How to use Tor for Windows] (guide by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span>
	~~<p>~~<span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">~~<a class="inline_disabled" href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-linux~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[Guide]~~ How to use Tor for Linux~~</a>~~ (by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span>~~</p>~~		* <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">[https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-macos How to use Tor for macOS] (guide by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span>
	<p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Download Tor Browser: </span>~~<a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="~~https://www.~~youtube~~.~~com~~/~~redirect?event~~=~~video_description&redir_token~~=QUFFLUhqbmFKaEdpWExQa21ieDJwTFVvNlhKYlJ2MUl0d3xBQ3Jtc0ttb1FPQVBKRF9fVVpZcmd3M2t2ejhVTjE0Z3dsbV9xanVIOUtSZmxhZHE0UXFJZ3ExbWJaVWJ0ZVNjWlNQT1VYcUhrMTM1MVEyT1BYWGVZUkd6amExTDVraDJxcHRZMGtKaVh0ekN6a0VwU09HOFNJNA&q=https~~%3A%2F%2Fwww~~.~~torproject~~.org~~%2F&amp~~;~~v=JWII85UlzKw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">~~https://~~www~~.~~torproject~~.org</a></p>		* <span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">[https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-linux How to use Tor for Linux] (guide by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span><p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Download Tor Browser: </span>https://www.torproject.org</p>

			== Tips on desk research ==
			If you don't want to use the Google search engine for your research because of privacy concerns, a good alternative is [https://duckduckgo.com/ DuckDuckGo]. DuckDuckGo is an internet privacy company. DuckDuckGo offers a number of products oriented towards helping people protect their privacy online, most notably, a private search engine, a tracker-blocking browser extension, email protection and app tracking protection for Android.<p>[https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about Desk Research for journalism (and human rights)] - a free online course by Totem. You will gain knowledge on best ways to use the Internet to collect data for investigations, including: finding documents and numbers; optimizing your Google Search results; and searching for specific sources. Available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_DR_EN+001/about EN], </p>

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	<h2>Using a VPN</h2>		Access to information is critically important to human rights defenders. However, accessing needed information can sometimes be censored, and can often be surveilled. For these reasons, it is helpful to know about your options to circumvent internet censorship and how to protect yourself from being surveilled online. <h2>Using a VPN helps to circumvent censorship and protect yourself from surveillance</h2>
	<p>VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network.” When you connect to a VPN, all data that you send (such as the requests to servers when browsing the web) appears to originate from the VPN itself, rather than your own ISP. This masks your IP address, which can be an important tool for protecting your privacy, since your IP address provides an indication of your general location and can therefore be used to identify you.</p>		<p>VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network.” When you connect to a VPN, all data that you send (such as the requests to servers when browsing the web) appears to originate from the VPN itself, rather than your own ISP. This masks your IP address, which can be an important tool for protecting your privacy, since your IP address provides an indication of your general location and can therefore be used to identify you.</p>
	<p>In practice, VPNs can:</p>		<p>In practice, VPNs can:</p>
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	<li>Connect you to the corporate intranet at your office while you’re traveling abroad, at home, or any other time you are out of the office.</li>		<li>Connect you to the corporate intranet at your office while you’re traveling abroad, at home, or any other time you are out of the office.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>
	<p>~~Here~~'~~s a video that introduces how VPNs work~~:</p>		<p>'''Resources:'''</p>
	~~<p><iframe title="YouTube~~ video ~~player" src="~~https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_-DekqEyAV0~~" width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p>~~
	~~<p>~~Here's another ~~helpful video explanation: <a href="~~https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6Fzq1PEQb4~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube~~.~~com/watch?v=o6Fzq1PEQb4</a></p>~~		* Here's a video that introduces [https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_-DekqEyAV0 how VPNs work].
	<h3><strong>~~Are~~ VPNs illegal in your country?</strong></h3>		* Here's another [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6Fzq1PEQb4 helpful video explanation].<h3><strong>It's important to know if VPNs are illegal in your country</strong></h3>
	<p>Current VPN bans (as of Sept 19, 2022)</p>		<p>Current VPN bans (as of Sept 19, 2022)</p>
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	<p>Currently, a handful of governments either regulate or outright ban VPNs, which include countries like Belarus, China, Iraq, North Korea, Oman, Russia, and the U.A.E., to name a few. Still, others impose internet censorship laws, which makes using a VPN risky.</p>		<p>Currently, a handful of governments either regulate or outright ban VPNs, which include countries like Belarus, China, Iraq, North Korea, Oman, Russia, and the U.A.E., to name a few. Still, others impose internet censorship laws, which makes using a VPN risky.</p>
	<p>Depending on the country, governments may impose fines on both the citizen and the VPN service provider for using an unsanctioned VPN. Although using VPN is completely legal in India, there are some cases where the government or local police have punished people for using the service.</p>		<p>Depending on the country, governments may impose fines on both the citizen and the VPN service provider for using an unsanctioned VPN. Although using VPN is completely legal in India, there are some cases where the government or local police have punished people for using the service.</p>
	<p>More information: ~~<a href="~~https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/</a>~~</p>		<p>More information: https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/</p>
	<h3><strong>Resources on VPNs</strong></h3>		<h3><strong>Resources on VPNs</strong></h3>
	<p~~><strong~~>[~~Online~~ course] How to bypass internet censorship ~~</strong>~~(by the Totem Project) - This online course explains concepts like tunneling, encryption and VPN. It also guides you through how to choose a secure circumvention tool (e.g. VPN or Tor browser). ~~<strong><br /></strong></p>~~		<p>[https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about How to bypass internet censorship] (online course by the Totem Project) - This online course explains concepts like tunneling, encryption and VPN. It also guides you through how to choose a secure circumvention tool (e.g. VPN or Tor browser). This course is available in [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about EN], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_ES+001/about ES], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_AR+001/about AR], [https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_PE+001/about FA].</p>
	~~<ul>~~		<p>[https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you Choosing the VPN That's Right for You] (guide by the Electronic Frontier Foundation) - So do you need a VPN? And which VPN should you use? The answer to these questions are packed with various considerations and nuances. This guide will help you think through what tools are right for you, and what factors you should consider in your search for a VPN. This guide is available in [https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you EN], [https://ssd.eff.org/es/playlist/%C2%BFdefensora-de-derechos-humanos ES], [https://ssd.eff.org/fr/playlist/d%C3%A9fenseur-des-droits-de-lhomme FR], [https://ssd.eff.org/ar/playlist/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%9F AR], [https://ssd.eff.org/ru/playlist/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%89%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA RU] and other languages.</p>
	~~<li>English: <a href="~~https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">~~https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+~~TP_CT_EN~~+001/about~~</a></li>~~		<p>[https://cdt.org/insights/techsplanations-part-5-virtual-private-networks/ Techsplanations: Virtual Private Networks] (by the Center for Democracy and Technology)</p>
	~~<li>Spanish: <a href="~~https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+~~TP_CT_ES~~+001/about~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">~~https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+~~TP_CT_ES~~+001/about</~~a></li~~>		<p>[https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/ddf-vpn-guide What is a VPN? How Do I Choose a VPN?] (guide by the Digital Defense Fund)</p>
	<li>~~Arabic: <a href="~~https://~~learn~~.~~totem-project~~.org/~~courses~~/~~course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_AR+001~~/~~about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://learn.totem~~-~~project.org/courses/course~~-~~v1:Totem+TP_CT_AR+001/about</a></li>~~		<h3>Recommendations of VPNs for human rights defenders</h3>
	~~<li>Farsi: <a href="https://learn.totem~~-~~project.org/courses/course~~-~~v1:Totem+TP_CT_PE+001/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://learn.totem~~-~~project.org/courses/course~~-~~v1:Totem+TP_CT_PE+001/about</a></li>~~
	~~</ul>~~		* [https://mullvad.net/en/ Mulvad]
	~~<p><strong>[Guide]~~ Choosing the VPN That's Right for You~~</strong>~~ (by the Electronic Frontier Foundation) - So do you need a VPN? And which VPN should you use? The answer to these questions are packed with various considerations and nuances. This guide will help you think through what tools are right for you, and what factors you should consider in your search for a VPN.~~</p>~~		* [https://www.ivpn.net/ IVPN]
	~~<ul>~~		* [https://www.tunnelbear.com/ TunnelBear] - EngageMedia (who works with HRDs in South and Souteast Asia) has been distributing free VPN vouchers to civil society and activists for the last three years. You can contact them here: https://engagemedia.org/contact/<p>More information:</p>
	~~<li>English: <a href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you</a></li>~~
	~~<li>Spanish: <a href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/es/playlist/%C2%BFdefensora-de-derechos-humanos~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/es/playlist/%C2%BFdefensora-de-derechos-humanos</a></li>~~		* [Article] [https://www.consumerreports.org/vpn-services/mullvad-ivpn-mozilla-vpn-top-consumer-reports-vpn-testing-a9588707317/ Mullvad, IVPN, and Mozilla VPN Top Consumer Reports’ VPN Testing] (Consumer Reports, Dec 2021)
	~~<li>French: <a href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/fr/playlist/d%C3%A9fenseur-des-droits-de-lhomme~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/fr/playlist/d%C3%A9fenseur-des-droits-de-lhomme</a></li>~~		* [Article] [https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/ The Best VPN Service] (New York Times, Wirecutter, Jan 2022) <hr />
	~~<li>Arabic: <a href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/ar/playlist/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%9F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/ar/playlist/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%9F</a></li>
	~~<li>Russian: <a href="~~https://ssd.eff.org/ru/playlist/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%89%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/ru/playlist/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%89%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA</a></li>~~
	~~<li>(~~and other languages.~~..)~~</~~li>~~
	~~</ul~~>
	<p>~~<strong>Techsplanations: Virtual Private Networks</strong> <a href="~~https://cdt.org/insights/techsplanations-part-5-virtual-private-networks/~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https~~:~~//cdt.org/insights/techsplanations-part-5-virtual-private-networks/</a> [~~by the Center for Democracy and Technology]</p>
	<p>~~<strong>DDF VPN Guide: What is a VPN? How Do I Choose a VPN?</strong> <a href="~~https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/ddf-vpn-guide~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/ddf-vpn-~~guide~~</a> [~~by the Digital Defense Fund~~]</p>~~
	~~<p> ~~</p>
	<h3>~~VPN~~ Recommendations</h3>
	~~<ul>~~
	~~<li>~~[~~Article] Mullvad, IVPN, and Mozilla VPN Top Consumer Reports’ VPN Testing (Dec 2021) <a href="~~https:/~~/www.consumerreports.org/vpn-services~~/mullvad~~-ivpn-mozilla-vpn-top-consumer-reports-vpn-testing-a9588707317/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www~~.~~consumerreports.org~~/~~vpn-services~~/~~mullvad-ivpn-mozilla-vpn-top-consumer-reports-vpn-testing-a9588707317/</a></li>~~
	~~<li>~~[~~Article] The Best VPN Service (Jan 2022) <a href="~~https://www.~~nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/</a></li>~~
	~~</ul>~~
	~~<p><strong>Mulvad</strong> (<a href="https://mullvad.net/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mullvad~~.net/~~en/</a>) and <strong>~~IVPN~~</strong> (<a href="https://www.ivpn.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ivpn.net/</a>) are highly recommended.</p>~~
	~~<p><strong>TunnelBear</strong> (<a href="~~https://www.tunnelbear.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.tunnelbear.com/</a>) is another good option. In partnership with Tunnelbear, <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://engagemedia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EngageMedia~~</a>~~ (who works with HRDs in South and Souteast Asia) has been distributing free VPN vouchers to civil society and activists for the last three years. You can contact them here: ~~<a href="~~https://engagemedia.org/contact/~~" target="_blank" rel="noopener"~~>https://~~engagemedia~~.org/~~contact~~/</~~a><~~/p>
	<hr />
	<h2>Tor Browser</h2>		<h2>Tor Browser</h2>
	<p>Tor is a volunteer-run service that provides both privacy and anonymity online by masking who you are and where you are connecting. The service also protects you from the Tor network itself—you can have good assurance that you’ll remain anonymous to other Tor users.</p>		<p>Tor is a volunteer-run service that provides both privacy and anonymity online by masking who you are and where you are connecting. The service also protects you from the Tor network itself—you can have good assurance that you’ll remain anonymous to other Tor users.</p>

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<h2>Using a VPN</h2>
<p>VPN stands for “Virtual Private Network.” When you connect to a VPN, all data that you send (such as the requests to servers when browsing the web) appears to originate from the VPN itself, rather than your own ISP. This masks your IP address, which can be an important tool for protecting your privacy, since your IP address provides an indication of your general location and can therefore be used to identify you.</p>
<p>In practice, VPNs can:</p>
<ul>
<li>Protect your Internet activity from prying eyes, especially if you’re connected to an unsecure Wi-Fi network in a café, airport, library, or somewhere else.</li>
<li>Circumvent Internet censorship on a network that blocks certain sites or services. For example, when you are working from a school’s Internet connection or in a country that blocks content. Note: It’s important to keep up to date on security news for specific countries’ policies on VPNs.</li>
<li>Connect you to the corporate intranet at your office while you’re traveling abroad, at home, or any other time you are out of the office.</li>
</ul>
<p>Here's a video that introduces how VPNs work:</p>
<p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/_-DekqEyAV0" width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p>
<p>Here's another helpful video explanation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6Fzq1PEQb4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6Fzq1PEQb4</a></p>
<h3><strong>Are VPNs illegal in your country?</strong></h3>
<p>Current VPN bans (as of Sept 19, 2022)</p>
<ol type="1">
<li>Belarus</li>
<li>China</li>
<li>Iraq</li>
<li>Myanmar</li>
<li>North Korea</li>
<li>Oman</li>
<li>Russia</li>
<li>Turkey</li>
<li>UAE</li>
</ol>
<p>Currently, a handful of governments either regulate or outright ban VPNs, which include countries like Belarus, China, Iraq, North Korea, Oman, Russia, and the U.A.E., to name a few. Still, others impose internet censorship laws, which makes using a VPN risky.</p>
<p>Depending on the country, governments may impose fines on both the citizen and the VPN service provider for using an unsanctioned VPN. Although using VPN is completely legal in India, there are some cases where the government or local police have punished people for using the service.</p>
<p>More information: <a href="https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/are-vpns-legal/</a></p>
<h3><strong>Resources on VPNs</strong></h3>
<p><strong>[Online course] How to bypass internet censorship </strong>(by the Totem Project) - This online course explains concepts like tunneling, encryption and VPN. It also guides you through how to choose a secure circumvention tool (e.g. VPN or Tor browser). <strong><br /></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>English: <a href="https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_EN+001/about</a></li>
<li>Spanish: <a href="https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_ES+001/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_ES+001/about</a></li>
<li>Arabic: <a href="https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_AR+001/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_AR+001/about</a></li>
<li>Farsi: <a href="https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_PE+001/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://learn.totem-project.org/courses/course-v1:Totem+TP_CT_PE+001/about</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>[Guide] Choosing the VPN That's Right for You</strong> (by the Electronic Frontier Foundation) - So do you need a VPN? And which VPN should you use? The answer to these questions are packed with various considerations and nuances. This guide will help you think through what tools are right for you, and what factors you should consider in your search for a VPN.</p>
<ul>
<li>English: <a href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/en/playlist/human-rights-defender#choosing-vpn-thats-right-you</a></li>
<li>Spanish: <a href="https://ssd.eff.org/es/playlist/%C2%BFdefensora-de-derechos-humanos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/es/playlist/%C2%BFdefensora-de-derechos-humanos</a></li>
<li>French: <a href="https://ssd.eff.org/fr/playlist/d%C3%A9fenseur-des-droits-de-lhomme" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/fr/playlist/d%C3%A9fenseur-des-droits-de-lhomme</a></li>
<li>Arabic: <a href="https://ssd.eff.org/ar/playlist/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%9F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/ar/playlist/%D9%87%D9%84-%D8%A3%D9%86%D8%AA-%D9%85%D8%AF%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%B9-%D8%B9%D9%86-%D8%AD%D9%82%D9%88%D9%82-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%86%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%9F</a></li>
<li>Russian: <a href="https://ssd.eff.org/ru/playlist/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%89%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://ssd.eff.org/ru/playlist/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%B0%D1%89%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA</a></li>
<li>(and other languages...)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Techsplanations: Virtual Private Networks</strong> <a href="https://cdt.org/insights/techsplanations-part-5-virtual-private-networks/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://cdt.org/insights/techsplanations-part-5-virtual-private-networks/</a> [by the Center for Democracy and Technology]</p>
<p><strong>DDF VPN Guide: What is a VPN? How Do I Choose a VPN?</strong> <a href="https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/ddf-vpn-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guides/ddf-vpn-guide</a> [by the Digital Defense Fund]</p>
<p> </p>
<h3>VPN Recommendations</h3>
<ul>
<li>[Article] Mullvad, IVPN, and Mozilla VPN Top Consumer Reports’ VPN Testing (Dec 2021) <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/vpn-services/mullvad-ivpn-mozilla-vpn-top-consumer-reports-vpn-testing-a9588707317/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.consumerreports.org/vpn-services/mullvad-ivpn-mozilla-vpn-top-consumer-reports-vpn-testing-a9588707317/</a></li>
<li>[Article] The Best VPN Service (Jan 2022) <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Mulvad</strong> (<a href="https://mullvad.net/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mullvad.net/en/</a>) and <strong>IVPN</strong> (<a href="https://www.ivpn.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ivpn.net/</a>) are highly recommended.</p>
<p><strong>TunnelBear</strong> (<a href="https://www.tunnelbear.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.tunnelbear.com/</a>) is another good option. In partnership with Tunnelbear, <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://engagemedia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EngageMedia</a> (who works with HRDs in South and Souteast Asia) has been distributing free VPN vouchers to civil society and activists for the last three years. You can contact them here: <a href="https://engagemedia.org/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://engagemedia.org/contact/</a></p>
<hr />
<h2>Tor Browser</h2>
<p>Tor is a volunteer-run service that provides both privacy and anonymity online by masking who you are and where you are connecting. The service also protects you from the Tor network itself—you can have good assurance that you’ll remain anonymous to other Tor users.</p>
<p>For people who might need occasional anonymity and privacy when accessing websites, Tor Browser provides a quick and easy way to use the Tor network.</p>
<p>The Tor Browser works just like a regular web browser. Web browsers are programs you use to view web sites. Examples include Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Unlike other web browsers, though, the Tor Browser sends your communications through Tor, making it harder for people who are monitoring you to know exactly what you're doing online, and harder for people monitoring the sites you use to know where you're connecting from. (source: <a class="inline_disabled" href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-windows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EFF</a>)</p>
<p>This video is a helpful introduction to Tor browser. (Note: you can access the subtitles in many languages by clicking on the settings button ⚙️ and selecting "Subtitles")</p>
<p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/JWII85UlzKw" width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p>
<h3><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Resources on using Tor browser</span></h3>
<p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string"><a class="inline_disabled" href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-windows" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[Guide] How to use Tor for Windows</a> (by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span></p>
<p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string"><a class="inline_disabled" href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-macos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[Guide] How to use Tor for macOS</a> (by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span></p>
<p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string"><a class="inline_disabled" href="https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/how-use-tor-linux" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[Guide] How to use Tor for Linux</a> (by EFF) - available in EN, ES, FR, RU, AR and other languages</span></p>
<p><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string">Download Tor Browser: </span><a class="yt-simple-endpoint style-scope yt-formatted-string" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmFKaEdpWExQa21ieDJwTFVvNlhKYlJ2MUl0d3xBQ3Jtc0ttb1FPQVBKRF9fVVpZcmd3M2t2ejhVTjE0Z3dsbV9xanVIOUtSZmxhZHE0UXFJZ3ExbWJaVWJ0ZVNjWlNQT1VYcUhrMTM1MVEyT1BYWGVZUkd6amExTDVraDJxcHRZMGtKaVh0ekN6a0VwU09HOFNJNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.torproject.org%2F&v=JWII85UlzKw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.torproject.org</a></p>