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MOOC: 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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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.

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Take part in the second BIK+ strategy evaluation

The aim is to understand whether the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+ strategy) continues to respond to children’s online needs, what progress has been made since the strategy was adopted, and where further efforts may be needed to ensure that children are protected, empowered and respected online.
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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:
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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

  • 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

  • BIK news

Take part in the second BIK+ strategy evaluation

The aim is to understand whether the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+ strategy) continues to respond to children’s online needs, what progress has been made since the strategy was adopted, and where further efforts may be needed to ensure that children are protected, empowered and respected online.
  • 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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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.
The 20th edition of the Polish ‘Keeping children and young people safe online’ conference takes place in September

Poland

From bystander to upstander: how Malta is tackling cyberbullying

Malta

Greece steps up efforts to tackle cyberbullying

Greece

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

Poland

From bystander to upstander: how Malta is tackling cyberbullying

Malta

Greece steps up efforts to tackle cyberbullying

Greece

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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French Safer Internet Centre 14 October 2026

Internet Sans Crainte joins Bulle to support safer and more ethical digital spaces for young people

Developed in France, Bulle is built around principles of privacy, transparency and child protection.

BIK Team 13 October 2026

The Insafe network meets to discuss the latest EU policy developments on child online safety, and the risks and opportunities of AI

Day one: emerging challenges and online safety, and new SICs joining the Insafe networkThis edition of the Insafe Training meeting includes a series of online sessions spanning over three mornings, from 13 to 15 October 2026. Today, the training meeting officially starts at 10:00 CEST with a welcome address from Better Internet for Kids and the European Commission.Shortly after, the opening keynote address will consider some of the latest and emerging challenges in online safety and identify implications for Safer Internet Centres.

Belgian Safer Internet Centre 7 October 2026

Key research findings from the study Apenstaartjaren 2026

About the studyApenstaartjaren 2026 is an initiative of Mediaraven, Mediawijs, the imec-mict-UGent research group, and Link in de Kabel, in collaboration with partners such as De Amb

French Safer Internet Centre, German Safer Internet Centre 6 October 2026

France and Germany team up to tackle cyberbullying through the launch of the Stop Violence serious game

Against this backdrop, the French and Germany awareness centres, Internet Sans Crainte and klicksafe, have joined forces to strengthen European cooperation by bringing the award-winning French game Sto

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