War on the news
At the moment, it is hardly possible to keep children away from the current news, and many parents and teachers struggle with finding child-appropriate and suitable answers about the war in Ukraine. Positive online content can support them in finding online news and information which is age-appropriate and free of frightening images and messages. Below you can find child-friendly news sources across a range of European countries, along with a selection of resources on how to talk to children about the war.
Animated cartoons for the annual student video competition for a safe and creative use of the internet in Cyprus
On Thursday, 3 February 2022, the student video competition for a safe and creative use of the internet came to an end with the final evaluations of the participants’ works. The competition was organised by the Pedagogical Institute of Cyprus, of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, with the support of the Cyprus Safer Internet Centre CYberSafety. The competition was once again held online due to the ongoing pandemic.
SIC+ programme: a collaboration between the network of European Safer Internet Centres and like-minded organisations around the world
In 2020, the SIC+ programme made its official debut, broadening the European network of Safer Internet Centres with countries from across the globe. This article outlines the nature and activities of the SIC+ programme that aims, through cooperation by its members, to make the internet a safer and better space for everyone.
What does the internet say about you? New awareness-raising campaign for senior users
"Strong passwords and chicken soup never hurt anyone" is just one of the slogans of the new campaign by the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre, coordinated by the National Cyber Security Centre (CNCS), and the Portuguese Order of Psychologists to raise awareness about online safety and cybersecurity among older internet users.
The new Better Internet for Kids strategy is out! Introducing BIK+
Today, the European Commission has adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), with the aim to improve age-appropriate digital services and to ensure that every child is protected, empowered and respected online. This new strategy comes ten years after the first BIK strategy, and during the European Year of Youth, spotlighting the voices and ideas of young people themselves.
Youth Internet Monitor 2022 is out: Which social networks do young people in Austria use?
Every year, the Austrian Safer Internet Centre Saferinternet.at presents the current data on the use of different social media platforms by Austrian youth. Which social networks are currently the most popular among young boys and girls in Austria? The results are collected in the Youth Internet Monitor.
Better Internet for Kids will participate in Europe Day 2022 celebrations
On Saturday, 7 May 2022, a series of activities will take place at various EU institutions to celebrate Europe Day (9 May). Better Internet for Kids (BIK) will participate in the in-person event with a dedicated space at the European Commission where the BIK agenda and initiatives will be showcased, alongside online safety games and interactive activities for children and young people from the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs).
Learn how to correctly deal with information about wars, crises and catastrophes found online
For a parent or carer, trying to explain a complicated negative situation to their child can be quite challenging. Similarly, young people find it difficult to process information about traumatic events. Here, the Austrian Safer Internet Centre shares some useful tips and resources to help parents and carers discuss events such as wars, catastrophes and other emergency situations with their children and young people in a helpful and child-friendly way.
Happy International Girls in ICT Day 2022
Today, 28 April 2022 is the International Girls in ICT Day. Every year on the fourth Thursday of April, this global initiative of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) aims at raising awareness of empowering and encouraging girls and young women to consider careers and studies in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).
How can young people deal with content related to the war in Ukraine?
The current war in Ukraine is affecting all of us, including children and young people. The shocking and frightening content shared online can trigger many contrasting feelings. How can young people deal with war-related content? The Austrian Safer Internet Centre shares advice.
