Better Internet for Kids

The CyberSafety Youth Panel of Cyprus created a video to promote the safe and creative use of the internet among young people. Members of the panel wrote the script, performed in, and directed the video. This resource can be used by teachers and social workers in various ways. 

For example, it can help initiate discussions on cyberbullying, body image, internet overuse, and digital well-being. It can also encourage young people to engage with their community by creating their own cyber safety-related content.

The handbook is aimed at middle school educators and focuses on developing students' digital citizenship. Through student-centred activities, it promotes responsible and safe internet use. The main sections of the handbook focus on the following topics: 

It is an interactive role-playing game that simulates real-life scenarios in relation to the using of artificial intelligence in the educational environment. 

The main objective is to engage educators in meaningful discussions about the complex and emerging issues arising from the use of artificial intelligence in the educational environment. The game helps participants explore the effects of artificial intelligence from different points of view and fosters a deeper understanding of ethical considerations and practical consequences. 

A study conducted in Lithuania shows that children as young as 2 years old use screens for more than 1 hour a day on average, and 7-year-olds for more than 2 hours a day. Long screen time has a negative impact on other activities that are important for children's development, related to the child's emotional problems and behavioural difficulties, perceived sleep quality. 

Sors-moi de l’IA (Get Me Out of AI) is an engaging, educational escape game designed for educators, families and youth (ages 8+) to explore artificial intelligence (AI) in a fun and interactive way. Developed by Internet Sans Crainte for Safer Internet Day 2025, the game raises awareness of AI’s impact, ethics, and responsible use through critical thinking and problem-solving challenges. 

Internet traffic School (Netumferðarskólinn) is a part of the government's action plan for cybersecurity and was initially funded by the Ministry of Higher Education, Industry and Innovation. Around 9,000 children aged 6-13 years, 2,000 parents and 800 teachers in 80 different schools all around the country have participated in the Internet Traffic School for the past 1.5 years. 

In cooperation with a major Internet Service Provider in Latvia, a set of materials was developed with the slogan "When you use the internet, remember about safety!". It helps 4-7-year-old children, guided by their educators and parents, to learn about safe and responsible use of the internet. 

Playing video games is the number one leisure activity for children and youth growing up today. The gaming arena can give them many positive experiences and have an impact on their future in various ways. The gaming arena is social and has changed a lot in the last decade. At the same time, the arena has been unsupervised and ignored by the adult world. As a result, there is a very bad culture for toxic behaviour online. Some claim it is just good fun and humour, but things have gone too far and this needs to be addressed.

When Glenn was 15, a nude photo of him was circulated online. Shortly afterwards, he took his own life. But if you call Glenn today, you're signing a petition for better protection for young people online. Call 0493 79 58 30 now, every call counts.

The report Childrens and Young People’s Influencers – A Focus Group Study presents the second and final part of a research project conducted by the Swedish agency for the Media within the framework of Safer Internet Centre Sweden. It is based on focus groups with children and young people, providing insights into their perspectives and experiences with influencers and influencer culture.