Digital event on children’s rights online in Sweden for Safer Internet Day 2023
On the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2023, the Swedish Safer Internet Centre highlighted the digital reality of children and young people today and, based on the Convention on the Rights of the Child, looked at how you can successfully work to promote their rights in the place where a large part of their daily lives takes place. The aim was to provide increased knowledge to guardians and professionals who address children and young people as part of their work.
Together for a better internet on Safer Internet Day and all year round
The internet is very popular with everyone, and in particular with the younger generation. It offers an array of opportunities; from doing online research, to following news and for entertainment. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it was an essential tool for communication, on several occasions it was the only way that children could keep in touch with their peers and families.
Resources for PSCD teachers from the Maltese Safer Internet Centre
The Maltese Safer Internet Centre shares useful resources for teachers of the Personal, Social and Career Development (PSCD) department. The resources were published on occasion of Safer Internet Day 2022, but can be benefitted from all year long.
Safer Internet Day 2022 in Malta: how to be safe online
Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the second day (Tuesday) of the second week of February with the aim of working towards a safer and better internet, where every user gets to use the internet responsibly and without getting their data leaked. The day is being celebrated in over 150 countries across the world.
Cycle of training actions on "Democracy and digitalisation: opportunities and challenges"
The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre, through the Portuguese Institute for Sports and Youth (IPDJ) and in cooperation with the National Federation of Youth Associations (FNAJ), organised a cycle of training activities on the topic of “Democracy and digitalisation: opportunities and challenges”.
Exploring the ySKILLS indicator with high school students: a co-joint initiative with a Portuguese policy maker
High school students’ answers to a flash quiz suggest knowledge gaps regarding social networks and searching for information. This event occurred in the two Portuguese main fairs on education, work, and training. It was co-organised with the Portuguese Institute for Sports and Youth and actively involved young volunteers. Further collaboration with national stakeholders, young ambassadors and informal spaces could improve working digital skills in adolescents.
The BEE SECURE Helpline warns about sextortion
In recent months, the BEE SECURE Helpline has observed an increase in cases of sextortion, particularly involving young internet users. Sexual extortion, also known as sextortion, is a form of blackmail using sexually explicit material, such as private/intimate photos, videos).
DigiGen project comes to an end after three years of research
It's a wrap for DigiGen! This European research project aimed to develop significant knowledge about how children and young people, a group growing up today which is often referred to as the "Digital Generation", use and are affected by the technological transformations in their everyday lives. After three years of research, the project has now concluded.
Safer Internet Forum 2022 – full report now available
Safer Internet Forum 2022 took place in a hybrid format in Brussels, Belgium and online on Thursday, 27 October this year. This year’s edition was extra special, because it was a youth-led event, with young people playing an active role in the planning, preparation, and delivery of the forum. Read more about how the forum went.
New cyberbullying guidance hub for teachers and school leaders in Ireland
A new Cyberbullying Guidance for Teachers Information Hub has been created by Webwise. The Hub offers guidance to teachers and school leaders on the issue of cyberbullying, creating an anti-cyberbullying culture and promoting student’s wellbeing including online wellbeing.
