This policy framework sets a plan for children in Malta by expanding children’s rights and guaranteeing the best interests of the child. Based on four priorities, the policy aims to promote a safer digital space and child participation. A feedback section is available for children to submit their ideas. A public consultation on the framework was launched in 2023.
(Source: https://socialsecurity.gov.mt/).
In Luxembourg, a national policy for well-being in schools has been developed and will be implemented in all high schools by 2025. The policy aims to ensure that each student has the opportunity to thrive at school in complete safety and reach their full potential, while feeling supported, respected and valued. The initiative promotes dialogue between students and adults through open communication and peer work to create positive and trustful relationships. In addition, it provides an anti-violence tool in schools and supports youth involvement in the educational community.
The Media Compass forms the basis for successful media education in schools. It shows how every teacher and every subject or module can contribute to the development, promotion and deepening of media skills. It thus offers teachers, educators and students a theoretical and practical framework of orientation.
Even if many games on a mobile phone or tablet initially cost nothing, at a certain point progress in the game is often only possible by paying for additional services or by spending a lot of time. This increases the pressure on children to spend money on in-app purchases that promise better or faster game success.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania (RRT) is an independent agency focused on communication and media regulation. It is a member of the Safer Internet Centre, providing an internet hotline addressing pornography, sexual exploitation of children, CSAM, cyberbullying, and violence. Moreover, it includes information on content filtering tools to restrict access to and protect children from harmful content.
(Source: Website).
This law establishes the educational goals of the Republic of Lithuania, the principles of the educational system, the structure of the educational system, the foundations of educational activities, educational relations, and the state's obligations in the field of education.
(Source: Article 1, Purpose of the Law).
Entities responsible for implementation: Ministry of Education, Science and Sports / Švietimo, mokslo ir sporto ministerija and Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania / Lietuvos Respublikos ryšių reguliavimo tarnyba.
This law establishes provisions to protect minors from the negative impacts and potential harms of accessing public information. It also specifies responsibilities and duties to producers, journalists, disseminators, and other professionals in the media field. It was amended in 2021 to harmonise with the Directive 2010/13/EU.
(Source: BIK Policy Monitor 2024).
"The purpose of this law is to ensure the implementation, protection and protection of the child's rights and freedoms, to strengthen the responsibility and opportunities of parents and other representatives of the child in accordance with the law to take care of the child, to ensure the child's interests, to establish the foundations for the organization of assistance to the child and the family or other representatives of the child in accordance with the law, taking into account the Lithuanian The provisions of the Constitution of the Republic, the United Nations Convention on the Rights
The Agency for International Programs for Youth Republic of Latvia supports i. the implementation of youth policies at the local level, ii. the qualification of youth workers, iii. youth participation and involvement, and iv. the professional development of educators.
(Source: Agency Flyer).
Entities responsible for implementation: Agency for International Programs for Youth Republic of Latvia / Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu aģentūra .
The aim of this guidance is to inform children over 13 about cybersecurity and reporting mechanisms in social media, addressing privacy and security settings. They also provide details of relevant agencies to contact in dealing with cases of online violence, harm, or problems with safety and security.
(Source: Guide).
Entities responsible for implementation: Latvian Internet Centre / Latvijas Drošāka Interneta Centrs.
