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#NotOnOurFeed campaign on cyberbullying is now live!

Helping families, educators and young people to prevent and respond to cyberbullying.

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NEW MOOC ALERT! Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world

The course aims to equip educators with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to prevent, identify, report and respond effectively to cyberbullying.

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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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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

  • BIK news

#NotOnOurFeed - join together against cyberbullying in a new BIK campaign!

Inspired by the three pillars of the EU action plan against cyberbullying - protection, prevention, and reporting and support - the campaign shines a light on emerging threats, including AI-related abuse, while highlighting the vital role of Safer Internet Centres (SICs), helplines, and trusted flaggers in helping people prevent, report and respond to online harm.
  • massive open online course (mooc)

MOOC: Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world

Children and young people today grow up in a deeply connected digital environment, where learning, social interaction and identity formation increasingly take place online. While digital technologies offer significant opportunities for creativity, participation and connection, they also expose young people to evolving forms of risk, including cyberbullying.

  • Online

  • Knowledge hub insight

How European countries are structuring policies for children in the digital environment

Children’s online protection, empowerment and participation are now firmly on the policy agenda across Europe. Digital technologies are deeply integrated in children’s everyday lives, creating important opportunities for learning, social connection and access to information. At the same time, they can expose children to online harms, including cyberbullying, grooming and harassment, with possible effects on physical health and emotional well-being.
  • news

The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States:
  • news

Special panel calls for stronger action to protect children online

Established by President Ursula von der Leyen following her 2025 State of the Union address, the expert panel brought together specialists in child health, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, child rights and digital literacy, alongside young people from across the EU, to examine how children can be better protected and empowered online.

In the spotlight

  • BIK news

#NotOnOurFeed - join together against cyberbullying in a new BIK campaign!

Inspired by the three pillars of the EU action plan against cyberbullying - protection, prevention, and reporting and support - the campaign shines a light on emerging threats, including AI-related abuse, while highlighting the vital role of Safer Internet Centres (SICs), helplines, and trusted flaggers in helping people prevent, report and respond to online harm.
  • massive open online course (mooc)

MOOC: Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world

Children and young people today grow up in a deeply connected digital environment, where learning, social interaction and identity formation increasingly take place online. While digital technologies offer significant opportunities for creativity, participation and connection, they also expose young people to evolving forms of risk, including cyberbullying.

  • Online

  • Knowledge hub insight

How European countries are structuring policies for children in the digital environment

Children’s online protection, empowerment and participation are now firmly on the policy agenda across Europe. Digital technologies are deeply integrated in children’s everyday lives, creating important opportunities for learning, social connection and access to information. At the same time, they can expose children to online harms, including cyberbullying, grooming and harassment, with possible effects on physical health and emotional well-being.
  • news

The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States:
  • news

Special panel calls for stronger action to protect children online

Established by President Ursula von der Leyen following her 2025 State of the Union address, the expert panel brought together specialists in child health, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, child rights and digital literacy, alongside young people from across the EU, to examine how children can be better protected and empowered online.

National trends, issues and initiatives

BIK Knowledge hub

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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Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
AI ≠ Human: new campaign raises awareness of the limits of AI chatbots

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Nordic countries gather in Helsinki to discuss internet safety

Finland

IPDJ highlights digital citizenship and online safety at Portugal’s leading youth fairs

Portugal

AI ≠ Human: new campaign raises awareness of the limits of AI chatbots

Luxembourg

Nordic countries gather in Helsinki to discuss internet safety

Finland

IPDJ highlights digital citizenship and online safety at Portugal’s leading youth fairs

Portugal

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

The BIK Youth Programme offers young people a lively platform to share their ideas on making the internet safer and better for everyone.
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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.

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.

Parents and caregivers

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

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

Polish Safer Internet Centre 26 August 2026

The 20th edition of the Polish ‘Keeping children and young people safe online’ conference takes place in September

The programme for this anniversary event includes presentations and panel discussions by experts on topics such as the digital needs of children and young people, well-being in the online world, the safety of the youngest internet users, and how to tackle digital threats. Experts will explore artificial intelligence (AI) and its role in young people's lives, as well as the issue of growing up in a world of algorithms.

BIK Team 24 August 2026

#NotOnOurFeed - join together against cyberbullying in a new BIK campaign!

Inspired by the three pillars of the EU action plan against cyberbullying - protection, prevention, and reporting and support - the campaign shines a light on emerging threats, including AI-related abuse, while highlighting the vital role of Safer Internet Centres (SICs), helplines, and trusted flaggers in helping people prevent, report and respond to online harm.

Portuguese Safer Internet Centre 13 August 2026

New Portuguese helpline chatbot: a safe first step for those who need help

Taking the first step is not always easy. Fear of judgement, difficulty in discussing what happened, the need for anonymity, or simply uncertainty about what to do can make this moment even more challenging. This is where LIS chatbot plays a particularly important role: offering a safe, discreet entry point, available at any time.

BIK Team 13 July 2026

Special panel calls for stronger action to protect children online

Established by President Ursula von der Leyen following her 2025 State of the Union address, the expert panel brought together specialists in child health, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, child rights and digital literacy, alongside young people from across the EU, to examine how children can be better protected and empowered online.

See all news