Protecting children online: a deep dive into technology, policy, and prevention against child online sexual exploitation
The digital landscape is a vibrant space for children and young people, but it also presents unique and evolving challenges for child safety, particularly concerning online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). From real-time abuse occurring during livestreams to the increasing prevalence of self-generated content and online coercion, the nature of CSAM is rapidly transforming. To address these urgent issues, on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, the Insafe delegation co-hosted together with the Centre for Democracy & Technology a workshop session at the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2025 in Lillestrøm, Norway.
“CORNHUB ≠ REALITY”: BEE SECURE raises awareness about online porn representations
The Safer Internet Centre in Luxembourg launched the campaign “CORNHUB ≠ REALITY” to raise awareness about how online pornography distorts reality and promotes unrealistic ideas about sex, bodies, and relationships.
Insights from Vibeke: BIK Youth Panel Q&A session
The Danish Safer Internet Centre spoke to Vibeke, who participated in the BIK Youth Panel at last year’s Safer Internet Forum in Brussels. She shared her insights on the Forum and the importance of involving youth in promoting online safety.
Family Day in a primary school in Portugal
As part of Family Day, an initiative of the José Joaquim Rita Seixas primary school in Portugal, Elsa Caetano, mother and member of the Portuguese National Centre for Cybersecurity Centre, working specifically with the Safer Internet Centre, spoke about her professional role in her child’s kindergarten.
Safer Internet Day 2024: artificial intelligence (AI) risks and opportunities for children and young people
To mark Safer Internet Day 2024, the Greek Safer Internet Centre drew attention to the dangers of using emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), especially by underage users. Cases have already become known where minors, using AI applications, have altered photographs of underage girls and started to share them 'for fun'. Today, the majority of the 'deepfake' material circulating on the internet is non-consensual pornography. In other words, videos of pornographic material appear where the face has been replaced. Usually, the victims are celebrities, but anyone can become a victim. The whole issue raises great concerns about privacy on the Internet, and unfortunately, it can turn any individual into a potential victim, regardless of their gender. Parents and teachers must talk to children and adolescents about the consequences of this practice.
Safer Internet Day 2024: joining together for a better internet all around the world
On Tuesday, 6 February 2024, we celebrated the 21st edition of Safer Internet Day (SID), with events and activities taking place right across the globe. With a theme, once again, of “Together for a better internet”, the day called upon all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, and especially for children and young people. The day was a great success, and we are excited to share with you just a few of the achievements so far from the coordination level.
My voice in Brussels: how youth participation is forging a safer Digital Services Act
On June 4, 2025, Gabriele, our BIK Youth Ambassador, participated in a high-level consultation in Brussels on Article 28 of the Digital Services Act, focused on protecting minors online.
Malta embraces Safer Internet Day: promoting online safety and digital literacy initiatives
Safer Internet Day is a global initiative emphasising the positive aspects of the internet and the need for online safety. The Directorate for Digital Literacy and Transversal Skills in Malta encourages educators, parents, and students to contribute to a safer online environment by organising activities throughout the month. The Maltese Safer Internet Centre outlines specific initiatives, including a debate on disinformation and an ongoing online course.
The DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design campaign is here!
The DSA for YOUth campaign runs from 10 October to 7 November 2025 and focuses on raising public awareness and understanding of the guidelines on the protection of minors under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as well as the approach to age verification and age assurance.
Webwise Digital Citizenship Champions programme
In Ireland, the Digital Citizenship Champions Conference marked the fourth and final workshop in the Webwise Digital Citizenship Champions Programme. The event brought together participating teachers, and online safety stakeholders, to explore strategies for engaging and supporting parents and guardians in guiding children toward responsible digital citizenship.
