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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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BIK Policy monitor report 2025

This report assesses how EU countries, Iceland, and Norway are implementing the BIK+ strategy to create a safer, empowering, and participatory online world

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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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First evaluation of the BIK+ strategy released: children’s voices and expert insights shaping Europe’s digital future

Launched by the European Commission in May 2022, the BIK+ strategy builds on two decades of EU leadership in online child safety. This first evaluation draws on direct input from more than 750 children and young people – including those from vulnerable backgrounds – alongside consultations with more than 360 adult stakeholders, including educators, parents, representatives and experts from civil society, academia, industry, and policymaking. Together, their voices provide a 360-degree view of the strategy’s successes and the challenges that remain.
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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2025

Originally focused on victims of the 1982 Lebanon War, its purpose expanded to "acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse". This day affirms the UN's commitment to protecting the rights of children.

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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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BIK Policy monitor report 2025 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2025 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions. It highlights progress, gaps, and good practices under the strategy’s three pillars: safe digital experiences, digital empowerment, and active participation.

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  • BIK news

First evaluation of the BIK+ strategy released: children’s voices and expert insights shaping Europe’s digital future

Launched by the European Commission in May 2022, the BIK+ strategy builds on two decades of EU leadership in online child safety. This first evaluation draws on direct input from more than 750 children and young people – including those from vulnerable backgrounds – alongside consultations with more than 360 adult stakeholders, including educators, parents, representatives and experts from civil society, academia, industry, and policymaking. Together, their voices provide a 360-degree view of the strategy’s successes and the challenges that remain.
  • international day

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression 2025

Originally focused on victims of the 1982 Lebanon War, its purpose expanded to "acknowledge the pain suffered by children throughout the world who are the victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse". This day affirms the UN's commitment to protecting the rights of children.

  • Online

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  • BIK news

BIK Policy monitor report 2025 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2025 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions. It highlights progress, gaps, and good practices under the strategy’s three pillars: safe digital experiences, digital empowerment, and active participation.

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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Latest news

Finnish Safer Internet Centre 16 May 2025

The Finnish Hotline Nettivihje’s Annual report 2024 is published

The Finnish hotline Nettivihje aims to to speed up the removal of material that it assesses as illegal, and to help ensure that the child receives the help they need. Anyone can send a report to the hotline using its online form. Reporting is safe and easy. The trained analysts check every report. Information of activity or material that is assessed as illegal is forwarded to the needed actors, such as the Finnish National Bureau for Investigation.

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In the spotlight: Safer Internet Centres Norway and Sweden

NorwayThe Norwegian SIC is coordinated by the Norwegian Media Authority, who also runs the awareness centre. The Norwegian Red Cross operates the helpline service Kors på halsen (Cross My Heart) and also facilitates the youth panel activities of the SIC.

Portuguese Safer Internet Centre 15 May 2025

IPDJ brings digital citizenship and safer internet to Portugal’s two largest education and youth fairs: Qualifica and Futurália

This year, Futurália’s theme was “AI in education”, while Qualifica focused on “Lifelong Learning”.At the IPDJ booth, various programmes and initiatives were promoted to address the specific needs of young people, covering a wide range of interests, including non-formal education, training, youth health, and international mobility. Special attention was given to digital citizenship and online safety.

Austrian Safer Internet Centre 15 May 2025

"Adolescence": A series about cyberbullying, online radicalisation and digital communication

What is the series about?The British drama series is about a 13-year-old boy who is accused of stabbing a fellow pupil. The unassuming 13-year-old comes from an intact family, is a good student and still seems very childlike overall. For the viewers, it is initially inconceivable that this child is capable of murder. The question of why is at the centre of the fictional series.

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