Safer Internet Day 2024 in the Netherlands: Together for a better internet
In the Netherlands, various activities were organised to raise awareness about online safety. The slogan, Together for a better internet, encouraged parents, teachers, young people, and many others to think about safer internet use for children. Much attention was paid to this important topic both by the Dutch Safer Internet Centre and other national organisations.
Safer Internet Day 2024 in Denmark: children and video games
For Safer Internet Day 2024, the Danish Safer Internet Centre focused on video games, which continue to be an extremely popular activity for children and young people in the country. Read on to discover the main highlights of the day.
Croatia celebrates Safer Internet Day 2024 with a high-level public forum
To mark Safer Internet Day 2024, the Croatian Safer Internet Centre hosted various activities promoting safer internet use under the slogan Safer Internet Day 2024 – gaming safely - together for a better internet.
New podcast on digital parenting for Safer Internet Day 2024 in Belgium
The Belgian Safer Internet Centre focused on digital parenting for this edition of Safer Internet Day. Read on to discover how it supports parents and caregivers who are concerned about ensuring that their children can make the most of their digital experiences.
New campaign #MediaSmartOnline launches today
Today’s the day! We are officially launching the MediaSmartOnline campaign in three European countries: Czech Republic, Ireland, and Poland. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness about all the media literacy actions and initiatives that are currently available for children and young people, and those who are working to upskill them (parents and caregivers, teachers and educators). It is rolled out in cooperation with the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres and the Media Learning Association (MLA), and coordinated under the Better Internet for Kids project.
Empowering internet safety: celebrating Safer Internet Day 2024 across Greece
Thousands of people across Greece enthusiastically celebrated Safer Internet Day 2024, either by engaging in the main event hosted at the Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports, or by actively participating in various online events tailored for students of all ages. This year's Safer Internet Day focused on the Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy and the Digital Services Act (DSA), both aimed at ensuring children's protection, dignity, and empowerment in the online sphere.
Safer Internet Day 2024 in Cyprus: promoting digital well-being and online safety
Safer Internet Day (SID) 2024 was a resounding success in Cyprus, bringing together stakeholders from across the region to promote online safety and digital well-being. Hosted by the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, this annual event aimed to raise awareness about the importance of creating a safer and more responsible online environment for all.
Spreading awareness across the nation on a bus tour
How do we increase our visibility and effectively share our message throughout the country? In 2023, we collaborated with industry partners and encouraged them to participate and enhance their awareness initiatives to amplify our impact. We have been partnering with MAIF, which is known for its insurance products. We are engaged in their initiative ‘MAIF numérique éthique tour’ (ethic digital tour).
Young people do not find algorithms problematic
A large panel of young people representing various regions of Denmark has explored how algorithms control online content. The young people's attitude towards algorithms indicates a challenging pedagogical task to address.
Social networks safety settings: the starter pack for parents
Parents of teenagers face multiple challenges and have questions concerning social media usage. We know that young people are connected and create social profiles at a very young age, and their parents must adapt their rules to the increase in online connectivity. But are parents aware of the online applications their children use? And do they know they can have access to parental control options to keep their children safer on these social networks? Spurred on by new legislation and ongoing regulation, the platforms are now proactively providing safety features for the minors' best interests.
