Tor for Activists - Digital Safety Guide

• Government surveillance - Many governments monitor internet traffic to identify dissidents. Tor prevents traffic analysis.
• Censorship circumvention - Access blocked websites, social media, and communication tools.
• Safe coordination - Plan protests, share information, and coordinate without revealing identities.
• Document preservation - Securely upload evidence of human rights violations without being traced.

Tor has been crucial during the Arab Spring, Hong Kong protests, Myanmar coup, Iranian protests, and countless other movements.

1. Tails OS - Boot from USB, leave no traces. Everything goes through Tor.
2. Tor Browser - For web browsing and accessing .onion services.
3. Signal via Tor - Encrypted messaging with Tor proxy for metadata protection.
4. Briar - Peer-to-peer messaging that works over Tor, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. Works even when the internet is shut down.
5. OnionShare - Share files securely over Tor without any server.
6. ProtonMail (.onion) - Encrypted email accessible on Tor.

• Never mix activist identity with personal identity online
• Use separate devices for activist work if possible
• Disable location services and cameras when attending protests
• Use Tor bridges (Snowflake or meek) if Tor is blocked in your country
• Rotate communication channels regularly
• Have a contingency plan if your device is seized

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