Digital Security Tools and Tactics for Environmental Rights Defenders
in Sub-Saharan Africa was launched in September 2014; part of the
series of 'Community Focus' guides based on Tactical Tech and Front
Line Defenders 'Security in-a-Box' toolkit.
https://securityinabox.org/communities/04 (online)
https://securityinabox.org/sbox/pdfs/enviro-africa.pdf (PDF)
Challenges and threats
Due to the nature of their work, environmental rights defenders often
challenge the powerful economic interests of states or multi-national
companies, which can lead them to face severe threats.
With this in mind, since 2012 Tactical Tech has been collaborating with
environmental rights defenders in sub-Saharan Africa to carry out
research, raise awareness and build digital security skills among the
community.
This Guide was written in collaboration with, and specifically for,
this community.
What's in the Guide
In addition to an overview of security basics, the Guide focuses on
topics that are likely to be especially relevant, including:
- how to assess your digital security risks
- how to protect your evidence
- how to use your smartphone more securely
- how to make a a distress call in emergencies
