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MAX-Box: new prevention tool to empower children and teens
Every year, Child Focus observes an increase in cases related to disappearances and sexual exploitation of minors. In 2024, the organisation opened an average of five new runaway cases per day. These are five young people sending a strong signal that something is wrong in their lives. On the occasion of mental health week, Child Focus introduced a new prevention tool: the MAX-Box.
Design thinking workshop
On 7 and 9 July 2025, the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (SIC) took part in the design thinking workshop led by the “Innovation and Analytics” Lab at NOVA IMS, in Lisbon.
Macedonia reaches milestone in child protection: child helpline number 116 111 assigned to AloBushavko Helpline by Megjashi
A significant step forward for child protection in Macedonia occurred as the first children’s embassy in the world (Megjashi) has officially received the decision from the Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC) to operate the European child helpline number 116 111 for the first time in the country. Technical implementation is now underway.
Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child
Child Focus deals with six new cases of missing minors every day. Five times a day, this involves a young person who has run away. In 2024, Child Focus handled 542 cases of minors who were sexually exploited (non-consensual sexting, grooming, sextortion, sexual exploitation in prostitution). All these difficult situations have one thing in common: the child or young person had no one to turn to.
Online scams and young people: what parents need to know
While online scams are not a new phenomenon, their level of sophistication has increased significantly in recent years. The Irish Safer Internet Centre shares tips for parents and caregivers.
Why consent matters: advice for teens
Consent is a fundamental part of all relationships. Yet historically, it has been misunderstood or overlooked in society. From outdated norms to gendered expectations, the way we talk about and understand consent has been shaped by cultural and institutional influences.
Back to school 2025 in Germany: learn how to deal with artificial intelligence and deepfakes
AI applications and deepfakes have become a significant part of our everyday lives. That is why the German Awareness Centre klicksafe aims to empower young people, parents and educational professionals to deal with AI and deepfakes with this year's BackToSchool campaign. The campaign runs throughout September and offers new materials and tips for educational practice. One highlight of the campaign will be the klicksafe school lesson on 1 October, which can be streamed by schools nationwide.
Youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying with Commissioner Glenn Micallef
On 16 September, Directorate General for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture, and Sport held a youth policy dialogue on cyberbullying to exchange views and hear the perspectives and priorities of young people on how the European Union can develop an action plan against cyberbullying. Participants addressed key issues and provided recommendations to help the European Union tackle cyberbullying.
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.
Working together for online safety: my role during the DSA Article 28 event
Mae, 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. Read her experience.
