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BIK Youth

The BIK Youth Programme is designed to provide young individuals with a dynamic platform to express their perspectives on creating a safer and improved internet for everyone. It aims to involve young people in discussions concerning a safer and better internet. The programme offers various avenues for young individuals to share their ideas, viewpoints, and experiences aligned with the three pillars of the BIK+ strategy to protect, respect and empower children and young people online.

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Youth leading the way to Safer Internet Forum: BIK Youth, International Panel, and SIF YAG in action
Three key youth-driven groups - the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Youth Panel, the newly introduced International Panel, which includes participants from non-EU countries, and the Safer Internet Forum Youth Advisory Group (SIF YAG) - are actively shaping the event.The Youth Panel, now consisting of 41 young people aged 12 to 19 from 22 European countries, along with participants from Albania, Armenia, Brazil, Ghana, Turkey, the UK, and Ukraine, has been meeting regularly since September. These dedicated young participants come together to engage in productive discussions and debates. In their most recent session, for example, they focused on harmful online content and its effects on mental health, internet safety, and raising awareness.Meanwhile, the SIF YAG, a group of six young individuals representing six EU countries, is diligently preparing for this year’s Forum, themed “Where’s the harm? Protecting children and young people from inappropriate content and cyberbullying.” Their primary focus is on selecting event speakers and shaping the sessions to ensure the Forum delivers insightful and inspiring discussions that address the concerns of today’s youth in the rapidly evolving digital world.By actively involving young people in the event’s planning and execution, the Forum aims to create a safer, more informed, and inclusive online environment for everyone.To stay updated on youth activities related to the Better Internet for Kids agenda across Europe, visit the BIK Youth section on the BIK platform. Learn more about the Safer Internet Forum 2024 and secure your online spot now!
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Meet BIK Youth

The BIK Youth Programme provides diverse opportunities for engagement and participation. Young people contribute to several groups within the programme.

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BIK Youth Panel

The BIK Youth Panel is a group of young people interested in online safety and internet governance topics. The panel is organised on an annual basis in preparation for the annual Safer Internet Forum (SIF).

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SIF YAG

The SIF Youth Advisory Group is a group of young people in the driving seat of the annual Safer Internet Forum. It consists of 10 BIK Youth Ambassadors that have shown active participation at national and European level.

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BIK Youth Ambassadors

BIK Youth Ambassadors are those young people who have successfully participated in the annual BIK Youth Panel and SIF and are willing to stay in touch to further participate in activities under the BIK umbrella.

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Youth working with industry

Some young people are consulted by industry to provide their views on particular topics to help co-design resources and materials.

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Get involved - join BIK Youth!
As a young person, you can get involved in BIK initiatives to make your voice heard! To join BIK Youth, you must first be nominated by your country’s Safer Internet Centre. For details on joining the national panel, please contact your local SIC.
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