Cyberbullying in the digital age
In today's digital age, navigating the online world comes with challenges, especially for children and adolescents. Cyberbullying has emerged as a significant concern, impacting young individuals' mental health and well-being. Initiatives like the Ora de Net project aim to provide comprehensive support and education to children, parents, and education professionals to recognise the importance of addressing these issues.
Entrepreneurial challenge for young people on a safe online world in Slovenia
At the 16th Dolenjska Entrepreneurship Challenge, young people from the south-east part of Slovenia became youth ambassadors and took on the challenge “Online world - our safe world”. Keep reading to learn more about the initiative.
How can parents and caregivers protect their children from the beauty craze on the internet?
Unattainable beauty ideals are putting young people under increasing pressure. How can parents support their children in dealing with this?
Virtual worlds: Q&A session with Tünde Levy, European Commission
To get the lowdown on the policy perspectives of virtual worlds, we spoke to Tünde Levy from the European Commission (DG CONNECT Unit G2 - Interactive Technologies, Digital for Culture and Education).
Latest helpline trends: Quarter 1, 2024
The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls received, which is analysed every three months to examine possible trends and emerging issues. The most recent helpline data covers the period from January to March 2024. This quarter, more than 16,500 contacts were made to the helpline network.
INHOPE EC-funded hotline activity: overview of Quarter 1, 2024
The first quarter of 2024 has seen a significant volume of activity among the INHOPE EC-funded hotlines, reflecting a concerted effort to combat online child sexual abuse material (CSAM). This article provides a comprehensive overview of the collective efforts and achievements of hotlines during this period.
Empowering youth online: the Ora de Net initiative
Volunteering is a crucial aspect of the Ora de Net project, integral to its mission of educating and informing children and adolescents about safe and responsible internet use. The dedicated Ora de Net Youth Panellists from various regions actively engage in community outreach to raise awareness and provide essential education on digital literacy.
Romanian Safer Internet Centre helpline
Nowadays children and adolescents are increasingly engaging with the online world, ensuring their safety and well-being is paramount. The internet offers a vast array of opportunities and resources, but it also presents unique challenges and risks, particularly regarding online safety and security.
What parents should know about VR gaming
Immersing yourself in virtual reality (VR) is no longer just for wealthy tech enthusiasts. VR goggles are now available on the market at affordable prices and the range of VR games continues to grow. Today, VR goggles may not be widely used in the average household, but that could change in the near future. This article summarises the most important information about VR games and it provides information for parents whose children are already using VR today.
Age limit on social media platforms
Social platforms have become integral to our daily lives, offering connectivity, entertainment, and information. However, the increasing presence of children and young people on these platforms has raised concerns about age-appropriate usage and online safety. Understanding the age limits set by various social platforms is essential for ensuring responsible and secure engagement in the digital space.
