The Czech Safer Internet Centre presents a proposal to Commissioner Micallef to strengthen child online safety
Representatives of the Czech Safer Internet Centre recently met with Commissioner Glenn Micallef, and discussed child online safety in the context of the action plan on cyberbullying.
KIM Study 2024 on media behaviour of children in Germany published
The newest KIM Study has been published in June. The study shows that more than half of 6 to 13-year-old children are online every day. This means that the intensive use of digital services is shifting into primary school age - often including the use of social media. Against this backdrop, questions of parental guidance and age-appropriate services are becoming increasingly important.
Case study: young people facing cyberbullying following a difficult family situation
Cyberbullying remains the most common type of abuse that occurs on the internet. The Maltese Safer Internet Centre alone receives approximately 60 reports per month regarding such online risk. This case study examines the case of bullying following an already difficult family situation.
Preventing and combating cyberbullying: national and European strategies discussed at C-DAYS 2025
C-DAYS is a flagship event in the field of cybersecurity in Portugal. It is organised annually by the National Cybersecurity Centre (CNCS) and provides a platform for collective reflection and knowledge sharing on important topics related to digital security.
20 years of online counselling with "Nummer gegen Kummer"
The online counselling services by Nummer gegen Kummer were first launched in 2003 and are, therefore, one of the oldest counselling services for children and young people available in Germany. Twenty years later, thousands of sessions have been conducted, and the organisation has collected a lot of achievements.
SID awards 2025 in Ireland
The SID Awards in Ireland celebrate the creativity and dedication of students and schools who champion safer, more responsible, and empowering uses of the internet and digital technology.
Youth from Lithuania and Latvia reimagine a safer, kinder internet
Young people from Lithuania and Latvia came together to rethink how we live online. Guided by media experts, NGO representatives, and facilitators from Langas į ateitį (part of SIC Lithuania), they created educational games, social media campaigns, and shared their vision for a healthier internet.
Think twice before writing or uploading online
BeSmartOnline – part of the Maltese Safer Internet Centre, shares insights on things everyone – but especially children and young people – should be wary of when posting online.
AFNOR standards for online platforms
The French Safer Internet Centre, Internet Sans Crainte, was invited to participate in the YUBO initiative, a French social network for young people. On this occasion, AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation: the standards organisation of France) certification specialists have supported the Yubo initiative to produce a best practice guide for digital platforms.
National label for online child protection resources
The 'Parents parlons numérique' label, a French ministerial initiative, aids parents in understanding their children's digital education. To address the overwhelming online safety resources, a committee led by the French National Health Insurance Fund and the National Union of Family Associations has been established to evaluate and label initiatives, simplifying the decision-making process for parents.
