Better Internet for Kids

The Insafe network of helplines collects data on calls received and analyses it every three months to identify trends and emerging issues. Helpline data from the second quarter of 2026 (April – June) included data from 23 helplines in 22 countries. The data showed that the helplines processed over 15,700 contacts related to online issues during this period.

The National Contact Centre for children’s safety on the internet was very active with its intensive educational activities across the Republic of Serbia throughout the summer school holidays.

Teaching resources, quizzes, workshops and training opportunities on digital topics: on the new Saferinternet.at school page, teachers and educators can find all these resources at a glance.

Cyberbullying affected 54 per cent of Ukrainian school children this past school year, and fewer children are staying silent about online risks.

To mark the beginning of the new school year, the Greek Safer Internet Centre has created a complete collection of educational and awareness-raising resources. The new materials explore modern digital challenges in a practical and interactive way, adapted to the needs of different age groups.

The Portuguese Safer Internet Centre (SIC) actively participated in the 12th edition of C-DAYS, organised by the National Cybersecurity Centre (CNCS). This leading national event in the field of cybersecurity took place from 16 to 18 June 2026 in Porto, Portugal. Throughout the conference, the SIC organised several awareness talks.

With the start of the new school year, many children and teens are facing a new daily routine: new classes, new friendships, and new conflicts. At the start of the school year, especially, it's worth taking a look at how schools, parents, and teens can identify problems early on and respond in a timely manner. During September's "Back2School" campaign month, the German awareness centre, klicksafe, is supporting schools and parents with a comprehensive selection of up-to-date and practical resources on digital challenges.

This year, International Literacy Day (ILD) marks a special milestone: its 60th anniversary. First proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966 during the 14th session of its General Conference, the day has grown into a global moment for reflecting on literacy as a fundamental human right and a driver of peace and sustainable development.

As cyberbullying continues to affect children and young people across Europe, Malta is combining prevention, education, support and legislation with a focus on helping people take action when harmful behaviour occurs online.

The evaluation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+ strategy) takes place every two years, with the second one taking place in 2026. The evaluation gathers views from children and young people, parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, Safer Internet Centres, and other relevant stakeholders across Europe.