Advancing Rights Through Innovation
Empowering communities facing extreme repression through training, research, advocacy and technology development.
Rights Action Lab houses mission-aligned projects and fosters collaborations
Current Projects
Tibet Action Institute
Combining the power of digital communication with strategic nonviolent action to advance the Tibetan freedom movement.
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TibCERT
Supporting and strengthening community platforms for digital security and incident response.
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Convene
Instant private, ephemeral, and encrypted communication platform in your browser that you can access from anywhere.
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Butterbox
An off-grid, delay-tolerant communication and sharing platform, providing connectivity and services when the internet is not available or not safe.
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Proofmode
We believe in a future where every camera will have a Proof Mode that can be enabled and every viewer an ability to verify-then-trust what they are seeing.
Learn MoreRights Action Lab is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to human rights and digital security.
We facilitate linkages and support programs that provide education and training, research and advocacy, technology development and digital security outreach.
Education & Outreach
Running educational programs on internet freedom, digital security, and strategies of nonviolent advocacy for Tibetans and other communities facing extreme repression.
Training
Providing in-depth training in digital security, civil society organizing, strategic advocacy, and techniques of nonviolent action.
Research
Conducting evidence-based research in multiple languages using sound methodologies and secure practices. Our research drives high-impact campaigns.
Technology Development
Developing and distributing software that enables secure, private communications for activists, journalists, and others seeking freedom of expression.
Building Networks
Building networks between and capacity of communities facing extreme human rights violations.
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Your contribution directly houses the development of secure tools and strategic training for those on the frontlines of human rights advocacy.
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