RESOURCES

Several open-source data management systems are designed for preserving and analyzing human rights violations and related datasets:

Impact OSS

Developed by the Geneva Academy, Impact OSS (Integrated Management and Planning of ACTions Open Source Software) is an open-source tool that assists in tracking and managing human rights recommendations and their implementation.

Digital Evidence Vault (DEV)

Created by the Center for Human Rights Science at Carnegie Mellon University, DEV is an open-source platform designed to collect and preserve digital content, such as HTML, video, audio, and associated metadata, ensuring its future accessibility and evidentiary value.

MiniLoop DMS

Data management system (DMS) developed by the MiniLoop company in 2021.

Bayanat

A Powerful Open Source Data Management Solution

Human rights documentation is a complex topic. Bayanat simplifies the process by providing an easy to use interface, with powerful collaborative team features, advanced search, revision control, support for Arabic and Ukrainian languages, and much more.

Uwazi Reveal

Uwazi is an open-source application that allows you to organise a collection of information and, in the process, reveal previously hidden patterns, relationships and opportunities for action. It is developed by HURIDOCS (Human Rights Information and Documentation Systems), an NGO that, for the past four decades, has equipped human rights defenders with tools and strategies to mobilise information.

The platforms that assist organizations worldwide with software and hardware donations:

Tech Soup

TechSoup equips changemakers with transformative technology solutions and skills they need to improve lives globally and locally.

TechSoup has received international recognition for its work connecting changemakers around the world.

DonorDock

Offers technology grants to nonprofits, including software licenses and essential hardware donations, aiding organizations in leveraging powerful tools at no cost. 

Microsoft Philanthropies

Provides software donations and discounts to eligible nonprofits globally, including access to Office 365, Azure, and other Microsoft products.

Google for Nonprofits

Offers free access to Google Workspace, Ad Grants, and other tools to eligible nonprofits, enhancing their operational efficiency and outreach capabilities. 

Cisco’s Global Impact Cash Grants

Cisco provides technology grants to nonprofits, including networking equipment and software, to help organizations improve their technological infrastructure. 

IBM’s Corporate Social Responsibility

IBM offers technology grants, including software and hardware donations, to nonprofits to support their missions and enhance their technological capabilities.