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French hotline Point de Contact organised three roundtable discussions on online child protection for Safer Internet Day 2022
On 8 February 2022, on the 19th edition of Safer Internet Day, the French hotline Point de Contact, together with Génération numérique and Ecole Marianne, hosted a round table event bringing together important contributors to the cause of child protection in France.
Participation record in Ireland for Safer Internet Day 2022
183,000 people participated in almost 750 events registered on the Safer Internet Day in Ireland Event Map – highlighting what they were doing to celebrate the 19th edition of Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, 8 February 2022.
Protecting children from online risks and harmful content
In a world where children’s playground has gone mostly virtual, parents and carers can no longer be uninformed about the online world. They need to be aware of the potential risks and harmful content children and young people might be exposed to online.
Safer Internet Day 2022 celebrations in Serbia
The Centre for Missing and Exploited Children in Serbia commenced its Safer Internet Day 2022 celebrations by presenting its work and accomplishments to members of the Government. It was very important for the Centre to demonstrate that, as a non-government organisation, it is actively working on making the internet a safer space for children. Here, the Centre outlines its actions.
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.
