Reaching out to a vulnerable community: the example of refugee children in Greece
The Greek Safer Internet Centre (SIC) and the Greek Ministry of Education, with the support of UNICEF, are joining forces to promote online safety and digital citizenship education specifically designed for migrant and refugee children living in Greece.
A focus on the EU Strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse at the Safer Internet Forum 2020
INHOPE hosted and chaired the Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2020 side event "A focus on the EU Strategy for a more effective fight against child sexual abuse", summarised in the article that follows.
Insafe network discusses the power of social media at IGF 2020
On Wednesday, 11 November 2020, representatives from the Insafe network of European Safer Internet Centres (SICs) held a workshop entitled “The Revolution won't be Televised, but Social Mediatised?” at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2020.
Youth participation – Is it just for show or does it have an impact?
Just like with most events this year, Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2020 took place online, but this did not stop the Austrian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) from inviting young people to become part of the safer internet community. The difference was that instead of 20 young people from all over Europe being usually invited to Brussels, this time almost 50 young people could participate in several events.
#martyisdead – Czech series on cyberbullying wins Emmy Award
The series #martyisdead, which focuses on cyberbullying, and which the Czech Safer Internet Centre (SIC) co-produced, won an Emmy Award, in for best short-form series, making it the first Czech series to win the prize. The winners were announced on Monday, 23 November 2020, during the 48th International Emmy Awards Gala in New York.
Being young online during a pandemic – Insights from IGF 2020
On Tuesday, 3 November 2020, the Insafe network held a pre-event at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), “The coronavirus pandemic: A global crisis is showing us how to live online”. During the event, two youth panellists shared their experiences of the digital environment during lockdown.
Digital media parenting: how to empower parents online? The European Safe Online Initiative model
Digital parenting is first and foremost parenting. It involves guiding children to use technology safely and wisely, understanding their online activities, setting boundaries together with children and teaching them to be responsible in a positive and beneficial way. It also includes informing parents themselves about digital technology and providing them with the tools and resources they need to support children when facing risks and learning them how to enhance their creativity, all while having fun.
BIK Youth Panel 2020 – A successful, all-digital edition
On Wednesday, 18 and Thursday, 19 November 2020, the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Youth Panel reconvened for a new edition, only this time fully online and with twice as many participants.
Latest helpline trends: Quarter 3, 2020
The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls that they receive, and this is analysed every three months to look at trends and new and emerging issues.
Operating a helpline for children during quarantine – Insights from the Safety Line
Like many helplines from the Insafe network established throughout Europe, the Czech helpline the Safety Line has seen its activities considerably altered during the pandemic and as a consequence of the restrictive measures taken in the Czech Republic. In the interview transcript below, the helpline reflects on its operations since March and the trends noticed during the crisis.
