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Doing the Right Stuff Right for Human Rights

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

A free, open source software application that allows users anywhere in the world to securely gather and organize information about human rights violations, Martus enables human rights defenders on the front lines of fighting abuse to stay safe and protects the identities of those who would face violence and repression for telling their stories.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA Bill by Jim Fruchterman

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Or file a DMCA notice. Now, apparently, we can file a counter-notice. We develop free and open source software to help groups capture the stories of human rights abuse, and store and back them up securely in another country. No need to send us a letter. Or do any real research. Except, we’re not pirates. Wonderful stuff.

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