Tools for securely documenting human rights violations - Revision history

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			This page is a collection of known technology tools that are used by human rights defenders for documenting violations.

	== Technology Tools ==		== Technology Tools ==

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	== Informed consent ==		== Informed consent ==
	~~This article titled~~ [~~https://www.ictworks.org/~~informed-consent~~-responsible-data/ How to Add Informed Consent to Your Responsible Data Practices~~] ~~by ICT Works is a good resource for developing your informed consent procedure.~~		See [[Guidance on informed consent]]

	An example of an Informed Consent template, related to human rights documentation. It is on page 42 of this document published by the ICC titled [https://www.icc-cpi.int/sites/default/files/2022-09/2_Eurojust_ICC_CSOs_Guidelines_2-EN.pdf "Documenting international crimes and human rights violations for accountability purposes: Guidelines for civil society organisations"]

	~~Components of an informed consent document:~~

	~~# About you, your organization~~
	~~# Purpose of the project (the reason why you are collecting this information)~~
	~~# Data security and confidentiality -- how do you plan to protect the information?~~
	~~# How the person can provide their consent (verbally, written, other)~~
	~~# Benefits of participation~~
	~~# Risks of participation (examples: psychological discomfort, risk of sharing sensitive information), and are there ways to mitigate these risks?~~
	~~# Their rights as a participant~~
	~~# Participation costs~~
	~~# Compensation~~
	~~# How you plan to use the information you have received (examples: public dissemination, collaboration with accountability mechanisms)~~
	~~# Contact information if they have questions or concerns~~

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Technology Tools

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	=== Uwazi database + Tella app ===		=== Uwazi database + Tella app ===
	Organisations who already use Uwazi as a database tool, can connect Tella to one or more of their databases to upload data. All that is required to connect Tella to an Uwazi instance is the Uwazi database url, and the username and password. The Uwazi database should already have one or more templates configured, which can be downloaded into Tella.		Organisations who already use Uwazi as a database tool, can connect Tella to one or more of their databases to upload data. All that is required to connect Tella to an Uwazi instance is the Uwazi database url, and the username and password. The Uwazi database should already have one or more templates configured, which can be downloaded into Tella. Once successfully downloaded, users can easily navigate between their templates to enter details for each new record, even when there is no internet connection. When the data entry is complete, it can be saved as a draft in the Tella app or immediately uploaded to the connected Uwazi database. This enables users who work offline to collect data, add it to the submission forms, save it and upload the information when it is convenient. In addition to the protection and encryption features, working in offline mode is a huge benefit for those who collect information in risky environments and areas with limited or no connectivity." https://huridocs.org/2022/07/the-new-tella-app-lets-uwazi-users-document-violations-safely-and-while-offline/

	~~Once successfully downloaded~~, ~~users can easily navigate between their templates~~ to ~~enter details for each new record~~, ~~even when there is no internet connection~~.		=== Save app ===
			'''''Save''''' protects internet freedom by leveraging a suite of privacy-enhancing technologies to safeguard your media and identity in the event of internet shutdowns, surveillance, device confiscations, content takedowns, limited bandwidth, and data loss. Developed by Open Archive. https://open-archive.org/save

			=== Bayanat ===
			In 2020, Syria Justice and Accountability Center (SJAC) released Bayanat on Github, making the source-code for the database software freely available to the public. After six years of development and internal utilization, the software was released following a major update. Non-profit organizations interested in technical support should reach out to SJAC at tech@syriaaccountability.org
			Rewritten in Python with the Flask framework, ''Bayanat'' offers:

			* Clear and consistent user interface with a focus on performance and efficiency;

	When the data entry is complete, it can be saved as a draft in the Tella app or immediately uploaded to the connected Uwazi database. This enables users who work offline to collect data, add it to the submission forms, save it and ~~upload the information when it is convenient.~~		* User management and permissions system that allows multiple levels of access;

	~~In addition to~~ the ~~protection and encryption features~~, ~~working in offline mode is a huge benefit~~ for ~~those who collect information in risky environments and areas with limited or no connectivity."~~		* Detailed revision history for each item in the database, with snapshots for each edit;

	~~https://huridocs.org/2022/07/~~the~~-new-tella-app-lets-uwazi-users-document-violations-safely-and-while-offline/~~		* Activity monitoring tool to track all logins and changes in the database;

	~~=== Save app ===~~		* Powerful custom search and filtering tool that allows user to build simple and complex search queries; and
	~~'''''Save''''' protects internet freedom by leveraging a suite of privacy-enhancing technologies~~ to ~~safeguard your media~~ and ~~identity in the event of internet shutdowns, surveillance, device confiscations, content takedowns, limited bandwidth,~~ and data ~~loss. Developed by Open Archive~~. https://~~open-archive~~.org/~~save~~
			* Simple data management app to facilitate processing large datasets.

			https://www.bayanat.org/

	=== eyeWitness to Atrocities ===		=== eyeWitness to Atrocities ===
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	=== Defenders' Database ===		=== Defenders' Database ===
	The Defenders’ Database is a multifaceted and adaptable tool that helps you document and organise information about human rights violations. The database offers a safe place to store your information until it can be used for advocacy purposes and to achieve justice and accountability. Even if your computer is hacked or someone breaks into your office, your data is safely stored on Civil Rights Defenders’ servers. https://crd.org/database/		The Defenders’ Database is a multifaceted and adaptable tool that helps you document and organise information about human rights violations. The database offers a safe place to store your information until it can be used for advocacy purposes and to achieve justice and accountability. Even if your computer is hacked or someone breaks into your office, your data is safely stored on Civil Rights Defenders’ servers. https://crd.org/database/

			== Organizations that provide support ==

			=== Mnemonic ===
			Mnemonic works globally to help human rights defenders effectively use digital documentation of human rights violations and international crimes to support advocacy, justice and accountability. https://mnemonic.org/

			=== HURIDOCS ===
			HURIDOCS offers support to human rights groups that want to gather, organise and use information to create positive change in the world. You might be in the beginning stages of a project, or you might be years into working with an existing collection of information. https://huridocs.org/services/

	== Informed consent ==		== Informed consent ==

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	=== Ushahidi ===		=== Ushahidi ===
	The Ushahidi Platform helps communities turn information into action with an intuitive and accessible crowdsourcing and mapping tool. By enabling the rapid collection, management and analysis of crowdsourced information, Ushahidi empowers everyone—individuals, community groups, governments, activists, organizations—to create meaningful change. https://www.ushahidi.com/		The Ushahidi Platform helps communities turn information into action with an intuitive and accessible crowdsourcing and mapping tool. By enabling the rapid collection, management and analysis of crowdsourced information, Ushahidi empowers everyone—individuals, community groups, governments, activists, organizations—to create meaningful change. https://www.ushahidi.com/

			=== Defenders' Database ===
			The Defenders’ Database is a multifaceted and adaptable tool that helps you document and organise information about human rights violations. The database offers a safe place to store your information until it can be used for advocacy purposes and to achieve justice and accountability. Even if your computer is hacked or someone breaks into your office, your data is safely stored on Civil Rights Defenders’ servers. https://crd.org/database/

	== Informed consent ==		== Informed consent ==

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	# Compensation		# Compensation
	# How you plan to use the information you have received (examples: public dissemination, collaboration with accountability mechanisms)		# How you plan to use the information you have received (examples: public dissemination, collaboration with accountability mechanisms)
			# Contact information if they have questions or concerns

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	== Informed consent ==		== Informed consent ==
	an example of an Informed Consent template, related to human rights documentation. It is on page 42 of this document published by the ICC titled "Documenting international crimes and human rights violations for accountability purposes: Guidelines for civil society organisations"		This article titled [https://www.ictworks.org/informed-consent-responsible-data/ How to Add Informed Consent to Your Responsible Data Practices] by ICT Works is a good resource for developing your informed consent procedure.

			An example of an Informed Consent template, related to human rights documentation. It is on page 42 of this document published by the ICC titled [https://www.icc-cpi.int/sites/default/files/2022-09/2_Eurojust_ICC_CSOs_Guidelines_2-EN.pdf "Documenting international crimes and human rights violations for accountability purposes: Guidelines for civil society organisations"]

			Components of an informed consent document:

			# About you, your organization
			# Purpose of the project (the reason why you are collecting this information)
			# Data security and confidentiality -- how do you plan to protect the information?
			# How the person can provide their consent (verbally, written, other)
			# Benefits of participation
			# Risks of participation (examples: psychological discomfort, risk of sharing sensitive information), and are there ways to mitigate these risks?
			# Their rights as a participant
			# Participation costs
			# Compensation
			# How you plan to use the information you have received (examples: public dissemination, collaboration with accountability mechanisms)

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	== Uwazi ==		== Technology Tools ==

			=== Uwazi ===
	Uwazi is a web-based tool designed for managing your data in one easy-to-search place. This open-source database application allows you to capture, organise and make sense of a set of facts, observations, testimonies, research, documents and more. The entries in an Uwazi database can be made publicly available, completely private or somewhere in between. Different file types? Don’t worry—Uwazi accepts many formats, including pieces of text, PDFs, word processing documents, photos, images, video and audio. (Developed by HURIDOCS, hosted by Greenhost)		Uwazi is a web-based tool designed for managing your data in one easy-to-search place. This open-source database application allows you to capture, organise and make sense of a set of facts, observations, testimonies, research, documents and more. The entries in an Uwazi database can be made publicly available, completely private or somewhere in between. Different file types? Don’t worry—Uwazi accepts many formats, including pieces of text, PDFs, word processing documents, photos, images, video and audio. (Developed by HURIDOCS, hosted by Greenhost)

	https://uwazi.io/		https://uwazi.io/

	== Tella app ==		=== Tella app ===
	In challenging environments, with limited or no internet connectivity or in the face of repression, Tella makes it easier and safer to document human rights violations and collect data.		In challenging environments, with limited or no internet connectivity or in the face of repression, Tella makes it easier and safer to document human rights violations and collect data.

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	== Uwazi database + Tella app ==		=== Uwazi database + Tella app ===
	Organisations who already use Uwazi as a database tool, can connect Tella to one or more of their databases to upload data. All that is required to connect Tella to an Uwazi instance is the Uwazi database url, and the username and password. The Uwazi database should already have one or more templates configured, which can be downloaded into Tella.		Organisations who already use Uwazi as a database tool, can connect Tella to one or more of their databases to upload data. All that is required to connect Tella to an Uwazi instance is the Uwazi database url, and the username and password. The Uwazi database should already have one or more templates configured, which can be downloaded into Tella.

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	https://huridocs.org/2022/07/the-new-tella-app-lets-uwazi-users-document-violations-safely-and-while-offline/		https://huridocs.org/2022/07/the-new-tella-app-lets-uwazi-users-document-violations-safely-and-while-offline/

	== Save app ==		=== Save app ===
	'''''Save''''' protects internet freedom by leveraging a suite of privacy-enhancing technologies to safeguard your media and identity in the event of internet shutdowns, surveillance, device confiscations, content takedowns, limited bandwidth, and data loss. Developed by Open Archive. https://open-archive.org/save		'''''Save''''' protects internet freedom by leveraging a suite of privacy-enhancing technologies to safeguard your media and identity in the event of internet shutdowns, surveillance, device confiscations, content takedowns, limited bandwidth, and data loss. Developed by Open Archive. https://open-archive.org/save

	== eyeWitness to Atrocities ==		=== eyeWitness to Atrocities ===
	eyeWitness works with partner organisations to capture photo and video to build dossiers of evidence. We have collaborated with civil society, litigation groups, the private sector, domestic and international courts, the United Nations and other international investigators to facilitate justice. https://www.eyewitness.global/		eyeWitness works with partner organisations to capture photo and video to build dossiers of evidence. We have collaborated with civil society, litigation groups, the private sector, domestic and international courts, the United Nations and other international investigators to facilitate justice. https://www.eyewitness.global/

	== Ushahidi ==		=== Ushahidi ===
	The Ushahidi Platform helps communities turn information into action with an intuitive and accessible crowdsourcing and mapping tool. By enabling the rapid collection, management and analysis of crowdsourced information, Ushahidi empowers everyone—individuals, community groups, governments, activists, organizations—to create meaningful change. https://www.ushahidi.com/		The Ushahidi Platform helps communities turn information into action with an intuitive and accessible crowdsourcing and mapping tool. By enabling the rapid collection, management and analysis of crowdsourced information, Ushahidi empowers everyone—individuals, community groups, governments, activists, organizations—to create meaningful change. https://www.ushahidi.com/

			== Informed consent ==
			an example of an Informed Consent template, related to human rights documentation. It is on page 42 of this document published by the ICC titled "Documenting international crimes and human rights violations for accountability purposes: Guidelines for civil society organisations"

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== Uwazi ==
Uwazi is a web-based tool designed for managing your data in one easy-to-search place. This open-source database application allows you to capture, organise and make sense of a set of facts, observations, testimonies, research, documents and more. The entries in an Uwazi database can be made publicly available, completely private or somewhere in between. Different file types? Don’t worry—Uwazi accepts many formats, including pieces of text, PDFs, word processing documents, photos, images, video and audio. (Developed by HURIDOCS, hosted by Greenhost)

https://uwazi.io/

== Tella app ==
In challenging environments, with limited or no internet connectivity or in the face of repression, Tella makes it easier and safer to document human rights violations and collect data.

If you are an activist, journalist, human rights defender, or anyone who engages in documentation of injustice, you can use Tella to:

* Protect yourself from physical and digital repression while collecting and storing sensitive information.
* Protect the data you collect from censorship, tampering, interception, and destruction.
* Easily produce high quality documentation that can be used for research, advocacy, or transitional justice.

Tella can be configured to send its data to [https://www.kobotoolbox.org/ KoboToolbox], Uwazi (see below) and other database platforms.

https://tella-app.org/

== Uwazi database + Tella app ==
Organisations who already use Uwazi as a database tool, can connect Tella to one or more of their databases to upload data. All that is required to connect Tella to an Uwazi instance is the Uwazi database url, and the username and password. The Uwazi database should already have one or more templates configured, which can be downloaded into Tella.

Once successfully downloaded, users can easily navigate between their templates to enter details for each new record, even when there is no internet connection.

When the data entry is complete, it can be saved as a draft in the Tella app or immediately uploaded to the connected Uwazi database. This enables users who work offline to collect data, add it to the submission forms, save it and upload the information when it is convenient.

In addition to the protection and encryption features, working in offline mode is a huge benefit for those who collect information in risky environments and areas with limited or no connectivity."

https://huridocs.org/2022/07/the-new-tella-app-lets-uwazi-users-document-violations-safely-and-while-offline/

== Save app ==
'''''Save''''' protects internet freedom by leveraging a suite of privacy-enhancing technologies to safeguard your media and identity in the event of internet shutdowns, surveillance, device confiscations, content takedowns, limited bandwidth, and data loss. Developed by Open Archive. https://open-archive.org/save

== eyeWitness to Atrocities ==
eyeWitness works with partner organisations to capture photo and video to build dossiers of evidence. We have collaborated with civil society, litigation groups, the private sector, domestic and international courts, the United Nations and other international investigators to facilitate justice. https://www.eyewitness.global/

== Ushahidi ==
The Ushahidi Platform helps communities turn information into action with an intuitive and accessible crowdsourcing and mapping tool. By enabling the rapid collection, management and analysis of crowdsourced information, Ushahidi empowers everyone—individuals, community groups, governments, activists, organizations—to create meaningful change. https://www.ushahidi.com/