Rights Action Lab currently houses the following mission-aligned projects
Groundbreaking research into China’s colonial education policies in Tibet show over 78% of students ages six to 18 separated from their families in a vast network of boarding schools.
Tibet Action Institute was the proud recipient of the 2024 Democracy Award from the National Endowment for Democracy.
Authoritarian regimes can often seem too difficult to topple. But history shows that when mass numbers of people unite, they can achieve political rights even in the most brutal political systems. Learn how!
Tibet Unlocked breaks through China's information blackout by shining a spotlight on critical issues facing Tibetans in Tibet.
Guardian Project
Secure communications, information sharing tools and platforms developed through Rights Action Lab.
An easy-to-use, ephemeral, and privacy-preserving communications and information sharing tool.
Butter Box broadcasts its own WiFi network. Once you join, you can install Butter, get apps, join a public chatroom, or make your own private one to share with friends.
Keanu Engine offers app and web experiences that enable safe and secure communication among communities.
Capture, share, and preserve verifiable photos and videos.
Círculo helps connect you to a reliable network of six peers. Establish protocols, send alerts and keep those in your circle informed.
Tibetan Computer Emergency Response Team
Supporting and strengthening community platforms for digital security.
An online platform offering guides and resources to help the community tackle cybersecurity and technical challenges.
We publish a number of research reports which focus on targeted attacks against the exile community, censorship and surveillance inside Tibet.
When you are working in an environment which is likely to be targeted or you are working in a field which connects you to many other high risk people, we recommend that you stay formidable online.
Recent research by TibCERT to collect and analyze data on Chinese-made android mobile phones to better understand how digital surveillance works in Tibet.