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Better Internet for Kids

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Better Internet for Kids

The EU strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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BIK+ strategy first evaluation report

This report highlights both the successes and challenges of the strategy since its adoption on 11 May 2022, offering key recommendations for improvement.

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The BIK annual report 2024 is out!

This report provides an overview of a multitude of stakeholder efforts to both protect and empower children and young people in their digital lives over the past year.

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BIK Knowledge hub

The central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of young people in the EU, Iceland, and Norway.

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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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In the spotlight

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All DIGITAL Weeks campaign 2025

Organised by All Digital Network, the All Digital Weeks campaign is one of the major pan-European awareness raising campaigns on digital skills for inclusion, empowerment and employment. All Digital Weeks 2025 will run over 3 weeks from 17 March until 4 April 2025. The campaign will be supported by the European Commission, involve international and national partners, and participating organisations in different European countries.

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Manipulative marketing in games

Do you and your child know how to spot persuasive digital marketing tactics in apps and games? Check out this learning module to learn how to support and protect your family.
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Worldwide celebrations for Safer Internet Day 2025

Highlights from this year’s Safer Internet DayThe 22nd edition of Safer Internet Day was once again packed with new initiatives and activities. First of all, this edition has a completely new appearance: as part of the wider redevelopment of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, there’s now a brand new Safer Internet Day website, and more importantly, a new SID mascot, Ally!
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The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

In the spotlight

  • campaign

All DIGITAL Weeks campaign 2025

Organised by All Digital Network, the All Digital Weeks campaign is one of the major pan-European awareness raising campaigns on digital skills for inclusion, empowerment and employment. All Digital Weeks 2025 will run over 3 weeks from 17 March until 4 April 2025. The campaign will be supported by the European Commission, involve international and national partners, and participating organisations in different European countries.

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  • BIK news

Worldwide celebrations for Safer Internet Day 2025

Highlights from this year’s Safer Internet DayThe 22nd edition of Safer Internet Day was once again packed with new initiatives and activities. First of all, this edition has a completely new appearance: as part of the wider redevelopment of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, there’s now a brand new Safer Internet Day website, and more importantly, a new SID mascot, Ally!
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  • BIK news

The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

National trends, issues and initiatives

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BIK Knowledge hub
Explore the central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
What do we do after AI takes over?

Finland

How can online gaming be a safer environment for everyone?

Netherlands

Trainings on hate speech and online human rights

Portugal

What do we do after AI takes over?

Finland

How can online gaming be a safer environment for everyone?

Netherlands

Trainings on hate speech and online human rights

Portugal

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Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

Making youth voices heard
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A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
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Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
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Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

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Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

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Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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BIK Team 31 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: North Macedonia

In February 2025, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of North Macedonia, through the ongoing MKSafeNet project, proudly celebrated Safer Internet Day (SID) with a nationwide campaign that combined creativity, education, and collaboration. As North Macedonia works toward establishing its first official Safer Internet Centre (SIC), this year’s SID events served as a vital step in building public awareness and preparing the foundation for long-term digital safety.

Italian Safer Internet Centre 31 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: Italy

The Safer Internet Centre proposed a hybrid edition of Safer Internet Day for this year, organising a live event followed by schools also streaming the event. A communication campaign was launched alongside the release of the third season of the We Are Fearless web series videos, giving all schools in the area the opportunity to interact and promote their events through the Generazioni Connesse website.

Dutch Safer Internet Centre 31 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: The Netherlands

First, Offlimits organised an event as the official Kick Off of Safer Internet Day with our Youth Panel. On the 4 February, they organised a network event for stakeholders on the topic of age assurance. We invited various speakers. Simone van der Hof, a professor at Leiden University and an expert on the topic of age assurance, opened the event with a session on what age assurance possibilities exist and what it should look like when considering children’s rights.

Icelandic Safer Internet Centre 31 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: Iceland

For Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025, the Icelandic Safer Internet Centre (SAFT) focused on educating the public about online safety, disinformation, and the importance of media literacy. The activities aimed to raise awareness and provide practical resources for children, parents, and teachers across the country.

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