Safer Internet Day

🗳️ What do young people really think about the internet, democracy, and online hate? The Swedish Safer Internet Centre's youth panel sat down for a powerful roundtable discussion, and their insights are ones we all need to hear. ✅ How algorithms and disinformation threaten democratic dialogue ✅ Why online hate is silencing young voices ✅ What young people say needs to change Read the full article on the BIK platform: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/swedis… #SaferInternet #YouthVoices #BetterInternetForKids #Onlinesafety

🏫 How are Polish #teachers experiencing the rise of generative #AI in the classroom? A new NASK report, "Generative Artificial Intelligence in a Polish School. Paving the Way," reveals a nuanced picture: 81% of teachers worry about students becoming dependent on AI tools, citing risks such as reduced critical thinking and superficial learning. At the same time, many educators see real benefits, from saving time on lesson planning to supporting students with diverse learning needs. The key takeaway? Schools need clearer guidelines, stronger digital competences, and an open conversation about how AI can support, rather than replace, meaningful human relationships in education. 📄 Read the full article: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/when-g… #ArtificialIntelligence #Education #DigitalEducation #EdTech #BIK

Teachers, when was the last time a student came to you about something that happened online? Online risks are part of young people's daily reality. Are you equipped to respond? Our #MOOC on healthy online relationships is now fully self-paced: designed specifically for teachers and education professionals who want practical strategies at their own learning pace. 🕐 No deadlines. 📱 4 focused modules. 💡 Real classroom tools. Start learning today 👉 europeanschoolnetacademy.eu/courses/course… #OnlineSafety #BIKMOOC #DigitalCitizenship #TeacherPD

Likes. Streaks. Autoplay. Red notification dots. None of this is random: every feature is carefully designed to keep you in the app as long as possible. If you've ever wanted to spend less time on your phone but just couldn't make it stick, read the Norwegian Safer Internet Centre article on the #BIK platform for ideas on how to take control of your screen time 👉 better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/how-ta…

The internet isn’t becoming safer by accident. The Digital Services Act is reshaping how platforms operate in Europe, from tackling illegal products on marketplaces and protecting children online to improving algorithmic transparency. #DSAforReal → link.europa.eu/jp8pqf

The BIK Policy Monitor Report 2026 is out! 📝 What is it? The BIK Policy Monitor is a comparative report by the European Commission that tracks how countries implement the BIK+ strategy, highlighting progress, gaps, and best practices in creating safer, more empowering digital environments for children. Four years after the launch of the BIK+ strategy, the latest findings show real momentum: ✔️ Stronger focus on online safety, digital empowerment, and youth participation ✔️ Growing recognition of children as rights holders in the digital space ✔️ More structured, evidence-based national policies across 27 EU countries, Iceland, and Norway Dive deeper into the findings: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/bik-po… #BetterInternetForKids #DigitalPolicy #ChildrensRights #OnlineSafety #BIKPlus #EU

Today marks the 4th anniversary of the EU Strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), adopted on 11 May 2022. This work is structured around three pillars: 🔐 Safe digital experiences 💡 Digital empowerment 🗣️ Active participation Explore the Better Internet for Kids (hashtag#BIK) portal, offering thousands of resources and best practices in all European languages. Together with the EU co-funded network of Safer Internet Centres, it supports and reaches children, parents and teachers across Member States and beyond: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en

On #EuropeDay, we celebrate not only a shared Europe, but a shared responsibility. Building a better internet for children and young people means creating a digital space where they feel safe, heard and empowered to participate. Across Europe, the Better Internet for Kids initiative brings together communities to turn this vision into reality. A safer European digital future starts with all of us: better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en #BIK

Young people are among the most active internet users, yet their perspectives are often underrepresented in discussions on digital policy and online safety. The youth panel “Our voice for a safer digital Europe”, organised by the North Macedonian Safer Internet Centre in Skopje, brought together students, experts and institutional representatives to address key issues shaping young people’s online experiences. Discussions covered the importance of reporting harmful content, the accessibility of platform terms and conditions, the impact of social media on Read more about the event on the BIK platform 👉 better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/young-… #BetterInternetForKids #DigitalSafety #YouthParticipation #SaferInternet #DigitalEurope

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