A human rights activist or political dissident can be de-banked at the hands of the state, that’s where bitcoin comes in. It’s hard to survive without finances. 

A human rights activist or political dissident can be de-platformed off of centralized corporate tech platforms at the hands of the state or corporation, that’s where Nostr comes in. It’s hard to be heard and create change when you have nowhere to speak. 

Both are useful human rights tools.