Safer Internet Day

Safer Internet Day 2026: a recap This year’s SID campaign was especially rewarding to create and share, and the impact speaks for itself. Some key milestones: 📢 33 million people reached worldwide 💬 4,700 online mentions 👀 1.7 million page views across platforms 📚 6,000 accesses to learning materials ❤️ 192,000 social media interactions 💡 2,000 pieces of user-generated content Take a look at the infographic to discover how #BIK and Safer Internet Day promoters worked together to build a safer, more inclusive digital world for children and young people. 🔗better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/saferintern… #SaferInternetDay #SID2026 #BetterInternetForKids #OnlineSafety

This year’s activities in Albania for #SaferInternetDay placed children and young people at the heart of the national conversation on digital rights and online protection. better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/safer-…

📣 Good news for educators: our MOOC "Helping kids build and manage healthy online relationships" is now available as a self-paced course! No deadlines. No fixed schedule. Learn whenever it suits you. This course was designed for primary and secondary school teachers, school support staff, and education professionals who want to: ✅ Understand how young people communicate and build relationships online ✅ Recognise the risks, from cyberbullying to grooming and radicalisation ✅ Learn strategies to empower learners to become positive digital citizens ✅ Access practical tools and educational approaches you can bring into the classroom The course covers 4 modules: from online communication and healthy relationships, to tackling harmful behaviour and fostering positive online communities. Enrol now and join educators across Europe taking steps to support safer online experiences for young people👉europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/courses/course… #OnlineSafety #BIKMOOC #DigitalCitizenship #TeacherPD

Last Friday, we joined the kick-off of European Youth Week 2026 at the European Parliament in Brussels! Better Internet for Kids was there to represent our project and connect with young people about building a safer, more inclusive online world. We hosted a stand with interactive activities on online privacy, the Digital Services Act, and much more... sparking great conversations and fresh ideas! ✨ #EYW2026

🎉 We’re just about to kick the #EUYouthWeek off, directly from the @Europarl_EN! 💬This week is focused on YOU(th)! Your ideas, your voice, your energy! Join in for the opening session: link.europa.eu/DdYjcm

Today is International Girls in ICT Day! Girls belong in tech, as creators, innovators, and leaders. At Better Internet for Kids, we’re committed to supporting girls to build digital skills, feel confident online, and take their place in shaping the internet. Let’s keep opening doors and making space. #GirlsInICT #BetterInternetForKids #DigitalInclusion #BIK

📢 Join the #digiwell #webinar! Connected but calm: psychological strategies for healthy digital lives in the school environment 🗓 30 April 2026 ⏰ 17:00–18:30 CEST 👉 Register here: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…

Discover how digital safety meets gaming at Lisbon Games Week 2025! The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (SIC Portugal) brought online safety and digital citizenship to life at Portugal’s biggest gaming event. 👉 Read the full story on the Better Internet for Kids (#BIK) portal: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/.../sic... #DigitalCitizenship #OnlineSafety #LisbonGamesWeek #GamingForGood

📷 Would your child be okay with what you post about them online? It’s something parents might not think about. From a young age, children already have opinions about their privacy: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/it-oka… #OnlineSafety #DigitalParenting

The Digital Europe Programme is aligning with new digital priorities. Amendments to the programme include: 🔹Measures to empower European schools 🔹Initiatives dedicated to online safety 🔹A new Data Act legal helpdesk & more! 🔗link.europa.eu/Py3m4t

The Digital Services Act (#DSA) Guidelines for the Protection of Minors booklet is now accessible in all EU languages, as well as Norwegian. Developed as part of the DSA for YOUth campaign, the booklet provides clear and practical guidance on how the DSA strengthens the protection of children and young people online. It outlines key measures such as age-appropriate design, privacy by default, safeguards against harmful content, and effective reporting mechanisms. 📄 Access the booklet here: op.europa.eu/en/publication… #DigitalServicesAct #DSAforYOUth #OnlineSafety #ProtectionOfMinors #BIK

👨‍👩‍Parents and caregivers! Today we want to zoom in on the Parents and caregivers learning corner, where you will find many resources to help your children in their online lives. Visit our platform here: lnkd.in/ew5h-adn #BIK #DigitalWellbeing #OnlineParenting

📬Looking for updates on the Better Internet for Kids initiative? While following us on social media is a great way to stay informed in real time, the BIK Bulletin, our quarterly electronic newsletter, offers deeper insights bit.ly/3YEJvxV #BIKBulletin #BIK

Children’s online risks don’t start online. Research from the Croatian Safer Internet Centre shows how peer relationships (friendships, conflicts, social pressure...) shape what happens in digital spaces. Understanding these connections is key to prevention: ✔️ Early digital education ✔️ Strong support systems ✔️ Whole-community action Read more on the article on the hashtag#BIK platform:better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/.../understand...

📢 Stay updated on kids’ online safety! The BIK Bulletin delivers the latest insights, resources, and research on safer digital experiences for children. Subscribe to the newsletter: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/bik-bulletin #BIK

Banning social media for under 15s? It’s more complex than it seems. Experts from the Belgian Safer Internet Centre warn that bans are hard to enforce, easy to bypass, and risk shifting the problem rather than solving it. Instead, the priority should be: ✔️ Strong media literacy ✔️ Age-appropriate platform design ✔️ Support for parents and educators Learn more: lnkd.in/ejEf2P6n

Teachers and students are key to safer digital environments. The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre leads the way through Digital Leaders, SeguraNet Challenges and teacher training, bringing the #DSA into classrooms. The impact speaks for itself: ✔️ 3,000+ students involved ✔️ 60,000+ learners engaged ✔️ Hundreds of schools and teachers participating Discover how they support teachers and students 👉 better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/portug…

Confident teachers help young people navigate the digital world safely and responsibly. The European School Education Platform is your go-to space for practical resources, inspiring collaboration, and professional development, all designed to support educators across Europe. ✅ Explore courses & resources ✅ Connect with teachers across Europe ✅ Strengthen digital literacy and online safety education Explore the platform: school-education.ec.europa.eu/en/learn #EUSchoolEducation, #skillsforlife

Want to stay up to date with the latest news and resources on online safety for children and young people? Subscribe to the #BIK Bulletin 🗞️ better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/bik-bulletin

Did you know the EU's Digital Services Act bans personalised advertising targeting minors and requires platforms to set private accounts by default for under-18s? Here's a full breakdown of what the #DSA means for child safety online 👉better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/how-di… #SaferInternet #BIK