Digital Empowerment Library

Youth Participation in a Digital World: Designing and Implementing Spaces, Programs, and Methodologies explores effective models for engaging young people (ages 12-18) in the digital world. Developed by the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, the paper highlights four core participation models: youth labs, learning and co-design spaces, youth boards, and participatory research.It provides practical insights into creating inclusive digital environments by outlining goals, roles, potential challenges, and first steps for implementation. The research is based on a global youth consultation and implementation pilots, offering actionable strategies for educators, organisations, and policymakers.

With technological developments leading to increased data flows and the concomitant need for the protection of personal information, the right to privacy is gaining prominence — and new meaning — around the world. Resources available are: Summary Modules, Advanced Modules, Key Case Law, Factsheets, Media Defence’s Work, Additional Resources.

The "Digital Protection for Sex Worker Rights Defenders" guide by Front Line Defenders is a comprehensive resource aimed at empowering human rights defenders (HRDs) working with sex worker communities. It addresses the unique challenges faced by sex worker rights defenders (SWRDs), including threats of arrest, harassment, and violence due to their advocacy work.The guide covers essential strategies like digital security, physical safety, and community-based protection mechanisms. It highlights real-world cases from multiple countries, offering practical steps for safeguarding personal data, securing online communications, and responding to emergencies. The report also emphasizes the intersectional struggles SWRDs face, advocating for their recognition as legitimate human rights defenders working to ensure justice, health, and dignity for marginalized groups.

Resource hub of charity providing legal help to journalists, citizen journalists and independent media across the world.

Security in a Box is a comprehensive digital security resource designed to help human rights defenders, activists, and journalists protect their online privacy and secure their devices. It offers step-by-step guides on topics like creating strong passwords, safeguarding communications, protecting devices from malware, and browsing the internet anonymously. The platform also provides detailed tool recommendations for secure messaging, email encryption, and data protection. Developed by Front Line Defenders, it supports multiple languages, making it accessible worldwide.

The Glass Room Community Edition is a lightweight, pop-up exhibition that can be easily printed or shipped worldwide to community spaces, schools, libraries and festivals. It was designed by Tactical Tech to meet a growing need for public interventions and information about technology. The Misinformation Edition, updated in 2022, consists of 10 posters, available in 3 formats, 8 animations, and 4 interactive apps which help visitors engage with the themes. Along with the exhibition, the free Data Detox Kit reveals different ways misinformation disguises itself and gives practical tips on how to find verifiable information on the internet. Moreover, a series of workshops based on the Data Detox Kit have been developed, which you can easily translate and facilitate to help engage your community in questioning its engagement with technology. The Community Edition exhibitions have been translated into various languages.

CYRILLA is a global digital rights law database that tracks and analyzes legal frameworks affecting human rights in digital environments, particularly in the Global South. Managed by the CYRILLA Collaborative, it provides access to legislation, court cases, and analyses on topics such as freedom of expression, privacy, and access to information. Users can explore legal trends through interactive tools that link related cases and laws, supporting policy advocacy, research, and human rights work

The Podcast Series: A Feminist Social Media Future: How Do We Get There? explores how feminist activists can reclaim social media's transformative potential. Through global conversations, the series addresses issues like online harassment, algorithmic biases, and digital justice. It highlights strategies for creating inclusive, safer online spaces while advocating for equitable internet governance and responsible content moderation.The episodes feature experts and activists discussing practical approaches to reshaping social media into a tool for social change, emphasising community-driven solutions and feminist principles.

Opening the Code is an interactive online learning experience designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and care among activists, particularly women, LGBTQI+ individuals, and human rights defenders. Inspired by Brazil's traditional "Gincanas," it replaces competition with collective work to build safer, more supportive digital environments. The course uses a unique methodology called "Infrastructures of Affection," emphasizing emotional support, solidarity, and shared knowledge. Through activities like workshops, discussions, and practical tool demonstrations, participants explore topics related to digital security, feminist technology, and collective care. The program also encourages participants to become facilitators themselves, enabling them to spread this learning within their communities.

The "Sexuality and Internet Governance" course by the Feminist Tech Exchange (FTX) focuses on exploring how internet governance impacts sexuality rights, using a feminist and intersectional approach. It aims to equip participants with the skills to navigate and influence internet policy spaces by addressing power dynamics, discrimination, and representation. The course covers themes such as freedom of expression, censorship, online activism, and social justice. It includes interactive components like case studies, role-playing games, and mapping exercises that help participants critically assess how internet governance shapes issues related to gender, sexual rights, and online representation. The goal is to create an inclusive internet where diverse voices are recognized and empowered.