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Better Internet for Kids

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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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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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Safer Internet Day 2026

The 2026 edition of Safer Internet Day takes place throughout February.

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Safer Internet Forum 2025

Learn more about the theme of the last edition, "Why age matters: Protecting and empowering youth in the digital age".

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DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design

A campaign raising awareness about how the Digital Services Act and its guidelines on the protection of minors create safer digital spaces for youth.

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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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Celebrate Safer Internet Day throughout February

Organised as part of the European Commission’s Better Internet for Kids initiative, Safer Internet Day takes place every February, with a global focus on the second Tuesday of the month. Each participating country or organisation sets its own focus, often addressing topics such as artificial intelligence, social media, digital well-being, cyberbullying, safety by design, or video games.
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Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026

Join us on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 to celebrate Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.

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New Learning corners content for Safer Internet Day 2026

What are the BIK Learning corners?The Learning corners of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) portal are a section designed for children, young people, and for the adults who support and educate them - teachers, educators, parents and caregivers. You’ll find free information, advice, and resources to help you guide young people in safely and positively navigating their digital world.In brief, they are your one-stop shop for learning and teaching about digital citizenship and online safety.
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Progress and impact for Better Internet for Kids in 2025

Against a backdrop of rapid digital change, BIK activities throughout the year focused on tackling persistent harms such as cyberbullying, strengthening protections under the Digital Services Act (DSA), and ensuring that children’s voices continue to shape Europe’s digital future.
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Cyberbullying in the EU Member States

Alongside harmful content like sexual harassment, pornography, or violence, cyberbullying has emerged as one of the most pressing online safety concerns for young users in Europe. It exemplifies the complex challenges arising in fast-evolving digital spaces, where harmful behaviour can spread rapidly and affect young users deeply. 

In the spotlight

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Celebrate Safer Internet Day throughout February

Organised as part of the European Commission’s Better Internet for Kids initiative, Safer Internet Day takes place every February, with a global focus on the second Tuesday of the month. Each participating country or organisation sets its own focus, often addressing topics such as artificial intelligence, social media, digital well-being, cyberbullying, safety by design, or video games.
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Safer Internet Day (SID) 2026

Join us on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 to celebrate Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.

  • Hybrid

Learning corners for SID
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New Learning corners content for Safer Internet Day 2026

What are the BIK Learning corners?The Learning corners of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) portal are a section designed for children, young people, and for the adults who support and educate them - teachers, educators, parents and caregivers. You’ll find free information, advice, and resources to help you guide young people in safely and positively navigating their digital world.In brief, they are your one-stop shop for learning and teaching about digital citizenship and online safety.
Annual report
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  • news

Progress and impact for Better Internet for Kids in 2025

Against a backdrop of rapid digital change, BIK activities throughout the year focused on tackling persistent harms such as cyberbullying, strengthening protections under the Digital Services Act (DSA), and ensuring that children’s voices continue to shape Europe’s digital future.
A distressed child surrounded by negative feelings and messages
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  • Knowledge hub insight

Cyberbullying in the EU Member States

Alongside harmful content like sexual harassment, pornography, or violence, cyberbullying has emerged as one of the most pressing online safety concerns for young users in Europe. It exemplifies the complex challenges arising in fast-evolving digital spaces, where harmful behaviour can spread rapidly and affect young users deeply. 

National trends, issues and initiatives

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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.
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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

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Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

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Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

Ireland

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Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

Denmark

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Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

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.
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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.

Parents and caregivers
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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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Safer Internet Day 2026 unites the world for a better internet

Highlights from Safer Internet Day 2026Cyberbullying action plan On 10 February, the European Commission (EC) adopted the EU Action plan against cyberbullying, aiming to protect children and teenagers online. The action plan is built around three pillars:

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Portuguese Safer Internet Centre 18 February 2026

Young people and digital security

As a partner of the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre, IPDJ delivered another edition of the online national training "Young people and digital security" on 17-25 November 2025, continuing the work already developed in this area. This was the third session offered in 2025.The training targeted:

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Belgian Safer Internet Centre 16 February 2026

My child gets angry when they have to stop gaming. What can I do?

Setting boundaries and rules Good agreements make good friends, and that applies here too. Below are some possible rules you can set as a parent or caregiver:

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INHOPE 13 February 2026

INHOPE hotlines celebrate Safer Internet Day 2026

Safer Internet Day (SID) provides an important opportunity to highlight the impact of this collaboration among hotlines. Aligned with the Safer Internet Day theme, INHOPE is shining a light on how its member hotlines work together for a better internet, while responding to the specific needs of children and communities in their own national contexts.

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