Media ‘Ukkie’ Days campaign in the Netherlands
The 2023 edition of the Media 'Ukkie' (or 'Toddler') Days campaign took place from 24 to 31 March. Throughout the campaign, countless parents were assisted with tips, tools, and advice. The new 'Iene Miene Media' study was also presented, full of insights into how parents experience media education for their little ones. In this article, the Dutch Safer Internet Centre looks back on a successful campaign with a selection of highlights.
Portuguese youth representation at Safer Internet Forum 2023
Portugal was once again represented at the Safer Internet Forum (SIF) 2023. In this edition, under the theme "Empowering YOUth with skills for the Digital Decade," four young Portuguese individuals aged between 15 and 19 participated. Two joined the BIK Youth Panel; one was a member of the Youth Advisory Group (SIF YAG), and another attended as a delegate. Playing an active role not only in the preparation but also during the Forum itself, they all provided very positive feedback on their experience.
Campaign on the user of the internet in Malta focuses on the dangers of sexting
This year, 7 February marked Safer Internet Day worldwide—a day celebrated in more than 150 countries to promote the safe and responsible use of the internet. In Malta, a campaign was developed around the topic of sexting.
Case study: young people facing cyberbullying following a difficult family situation
Cyberbullying remains the most common type of abuse that occurs on the internet. The Maltese Safer Internet Centre alone receives approximately 60 reports per month regarding such online risk. This case study examines the case of bullying following an already difficult family situation.
20 years of online counselling with "Nummer gegen Kummer"
The online counselling services by Nummer gegen Kummer were first launched in 2003 and are, therefore, one of the oldest counselling services for children and young people available in Germany. Twenty years later, thousands of sessions have been conducted, and the organisation has collected a lot of achievements.
Think twice before writing or uploading online
BeSmartOnline – part of the Maltese Safer Internet Centre, shares insights on things everyone – but especially children and young people – should be wary of when posting online.
Spreading awareness across the nation on a bus tour
How do we increase our visibility and effectively share our message throughout the country? In 2023, we collaborated with industry partners and encouraged them to participate and enhance their awareness initiatives to amplify our impact. We have been partnering with MAIF, which is known for its insurance products. We are engaged in their initiative ‘MAIF numérique éthique tour’ (ethic digital tour).
AFNOR standards for online platforms
The French Safer Internet Centre, Internet Sans Crainte, was invited to participate in the YUBO initiative, a French social network for young people. On this occasion, AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation: the standards organisation of France) certification specialists have supported the Yubo initiative to produce a best practice guide for digital platforms.
Young people do not find algorithms problematic
A large panel of young people representing various regions of Denmark has explored how algorithms control online content. The young people's attitude towards algorithms indicates a challenging pedagogical task to address.
Social networks safety settings: the starter pack for parents
Parents of teenagers face multiple challenges and have questions concerning social media usage. We know that young people are connected and create social profiles at a very young age, and their parents must adapt their rules to the increase in online connectivity. But are parents aware of the online applications their children use? And do they know they can have access to parental control options to keep their children safer on these social networks? Spurred on by new legislation and ongoing regulation, the platforms are now proactively providing safety features for the minors' best interests.
