Better Internet for Kids

The discussion was held on 3 February 2026 as part of safer internet month, and focused on two themes: how digital media affects democratic dialogue, and how online hate and threats limit young people’s engagement. The aim was for young people to gather around, discuss and find solutions.

A new study “Generative artificial intelligence in a Polish school. Paving the way” conducted among Polish teachers by NASK found that, while the majority of teachers are concerned that young people using generative AI will become addicted to it, there are also important benefits to consider.

This year’s Safer Internet Day was marked by meaningful conversations, peer learning, and youth engagement. By creating a space for open dialogue, the initiative encouraged participants to reflect on their online experiences and think more critically about the digital environment they navigate every day.

In Cyprus, Safer Internet Day 2026 was marked with a wide range of activities organised by the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute in collaboration with the Safer Internet Centre and its partners under the theme “Together for a better internet.”

The Estonian Safer Internet Centre, together with different stakeholders, organised various awareness-raising activities and thematic resources for children, parents, teachers and other professionals working with children, including events, conferences and a competition.

The Slovak Safer Internet Centre celebrated SID 2026 by involving students, by organising a conference for experts, one for children and parents, and a contest.

Safer Internet Day 2026 was celebrated in Spain with the interactive workshop “Sure! Here’s a suggestion. What would you do?”. More than 10,000 pupils from all over Spain watched the workshop live, alongside their teachers and educators.

On 10 February 2026, the Portuguese Safer Internet Centre celebrated Safer Internet Day (SID) with a special event followed by transversal initiatives targeting all the CIS Cybersecurity Laboratory communities. This year’s theme was “human rights and cyberbullying”.

Led by iSIGURT.al, together with ALO 116-111 and CRCA Albania, in partnership with the SID Committee of Albania, this year's Safer Internet Day put children and young people at the centre of the national debate on digital rights and online protection.

The Belgian Safer Internet Centre joined the global SID celebrations in 2026 with a powerful, incisive open letter from the youth team. The letter includes key demands and recommendations for platform providers.