Safer Internet Day 2021 in France
Taking place in a very unusual context, the 2021 edition of Safer Internet Day (SID) in France mainly focused on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the daily lives of children and families.
Online conference “Together for a better internet” Safer Internet Day 2021 in Cyprus
On Tuesday, 9 February 2021, as part of Safer Internet Day, an online conference was held in Cyprus with huge success. Titled "Together for a better internet", the conference was organised by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, with the support of the partners of the Cyprus Safer Internet Centre (SIC) – CYberSafety and the National Strategy for a Better Internet for the Children of Cyprus. This year, the conference was held online due to the special conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Together for a better internet in Lithuania on Safer Internet Day 2021
In the face of the global pandemic, the internet has become our daily platform for learning, working, entertainment and communication. However, besides all the good things, cyberspace is full of many dangers: harmful content, hatred, personal data use and others. On 9 February 2021, Lithuania, together with approximately 200 other countries, celebrated the international Safer Internet Day (SID), hosting various campaigns to draw attention to online safety.
Danish Safer Internet Centre launches gaming activities and a new survey
A new, national survey shows that Danish children and young people love playing games! The Danish Safer Internet Centre (SIC), therefore, celebrated Safer Internet Day (SID) 2021 by launching a range of materials and activities on gaming, targeting parents and professionals working with children and young people.
Czech Safer Internet Centre scoops another award
The #martyisdead series and the documentary film Caught in the Net won the prestigious Czech Lion Award (Český lev). The recent announcement of the results of the 28th Czech Lion Awards brought awards for two films in which the Czech Safer Internet Centre (SIC) participated.
Online learning tips for children with attention deficit disorder
The pandemic has accelerated students' use of e-learning, but while it has helped them continue the educational process, it has also created some challenges. According to online research conducted in Greece by the Department of Philosophy and Pedagogy of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, the biggest difficulties are related to the lack of equipment and poor connections of students.
How to tackle online sexual harassment in your country or organisation
A new guide and open-source resources for tackling online sexual harassment have been launched. Part of Project deSHAME, the toolkit was created to help countries and organisations run their own projects to tackle these issues.
Latest helpline trends: Quarter 4, 2020
The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls received and this is analysed every three months to look at trends, and new and emerging issues. The most recent helpline data covers the period from October to December 2020 inclusive and also provides some comparisons between 2020 and 2019 in order to see the impact of COVID-19.
March 2021 BIK bulletin - Age-appropriate design with youth
Online services and technology offer many opportunities for children and young people to communicate, find information, be entertained and develop their digital skills. However, many online services used by young people were never designed with them as the core audience. The March 2021 edition of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) bulletin explores the topic of age-appropriate design with youth.
Safer Internet Day 2021 in Malta
Together with the rest of the world, Malta recently commemorated Safer Internet Day (SID); a day of celebration marked in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. The campaign has grown beyond its traditional geographic zone and is now celebrated in approximately 200 countries, reaching millions worldwide. With the global theme of “Together for a better internet”, the day calls upon all stakeholders to unite to make the internet a safer and better place for all, especially for children and young people.
