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Sexting: The dangers of online communication and the importance of education
Teenagers are increasingly spending more time on the internet, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when social activities and gatherings are highly discouraged. Internet use and online communication can be healthy ways of keeping in contact with others; however, it can also lead to other issues such as peer pressure, sexting and body shaming. This article is based on interviews carried out by the Malta Personal and Social Development Association (MPSDA) with three experts on this matter and has the aim of shedding light on how children and adolescents are using the internet and what repercussions they could face.
New #TalkListenLearn topic generator tool helps families start conversations about online behaviours
On the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2022, Webwise launched the #TalkListenLearn campaign for parents and carers, highlighting the importance of having regular and open conversations with children and teenagers to ensure that they have a safe and positive experience online.
Save the Children Finland hosts webinar on child sexual abuse
Save the Children Finland’s annual seminar, 'information on child sexual abuse', took place in November 2021. Due to the ongoing pandemic, this year's seminar was held online, which enabled both global presenters and participants to attend.
Encouraging dialogue about digital habits in Denmark for Safer Internet Day 2022
The Danish Safer Internet Centre (SIC) launched a special activity on Safer Internet Day 2022 to encourage a conversation between parents and carers and young people about their digital habits.
Taking control of your digital identity
Striving for popularity can sometimes take surprising but effective new forms. It is natural for young people to use social media to satisfy their essential psychosocial needs. These include the need for love, belonging, self-esteem, personal achievements, and so on.
Austria publishes a study on cyberbullying during pandemic times for Safer Internet Day 2022
Cyberbullying is, unfortunately, part of young people’s lives, but equally they know where to get help if they find themselves in such a situation. This is one of the encouraging results of a new study on cyberbullying among Austrian youth.
What is fake news and how can it affect children and teenagers?
Internet access opens up an endless world of interesting things for children and teenagers to discover and, at least in theory, helps them better understand how the world in which we live works. On the other hand, we see daily examples of sites, articles and videos that present social, political and economic events in a style that does not correspond to journalistic principles.
Norway focuses on hate speech on Safer Internet Day 2022
One in four 16 to 20-year-olds has experienced hate speech online in the past year, while only four per cent of the general population have experienced the same. Additionally, 12 per cent of young people state that they have been exposed to hate speech aimed at skin colour, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. These are statements that are prohibited under the Penal Code.
Reaching parents in the workplace
For the past eleven years, since the inception of the BeSmartonline! project (the Maltese Safer Internet Centre (SIC)), a number of challenges have been overcome. However, one challenge which has persisted over these years has been reaching out to parents.
Educational fairy tales and games to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2022 in Greece
More than 1000 schools – including primary schools, junior high schools and high schools - participated in the events organised by the Greek Safer Internet Centre to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2022. The focus was on develeping knowledge on a safer use of the internet through children's favourite activities such as reading fairy tales (for younger children) and playing games (for older ones).
