Cyberbullying: when children are bullied online (in plain language)
Recognise warning signs of cyberbullying, and react correctly.
This guide explains:
- what cyberbullying means and how it manifests,
- how parents can protect their children if classmates or people in their social circle attack and hurt them through digital channels,
- what consequences cyberbullying can have,
- whether cyberbullying is a criminal offense,
- and how parents can recognise early signs that a child might be at risk.
With this guide, parents can help their children navigate digital spaces safely.
Recognise, respond to, and stop cyberbullying
Bullying and cyberbullying—bullying that occurs online or via digital devices—are issues of ongoing relevance, and the school setting plays a particularly important role in them.
Cyberbullying: what it is and how to recognise it
Original title: "Cyberbullismo: Che cos'è e come imparare a riconoscerlo"
Parental guidance guide published by Generazioni Connesse, part of the Italian Safer Internet Centre.
National report on online safety for children and young people in Albania 2025 (published 2026)
Annual national report based on incidents reported to iSIGURT.al (part of the Albanian Safer Internet Centre) during 2025. It analyses trends in online violence affecting children and young people in Albania, including cyberbullying, gender patterns, social media-related risks and reported online harms, and provides recommendations for prevention, response and policy.
The reports are available in Albanian and English. Reports from previous years are also available on the same page.
Cyberbullying is not a game
Original title: Bullizmi nuk eshte loje
This is a national awareness campaign led by iSIGURT.al/CRCA–ECPAT Albania (part of the Albanian Safer Internet Centre) for Safer Internet Day 2026. The campaign focused on preventing and addressing cyberbullying, helping children and young people recognise harmful online behaviour, encouraging safe and respectful digital interaction, and promoting reporting and support through schools, youth spaces and social media.
You are not alone online: national summer online safety campaign in Albania
Original title: NUK JE VETËM ONLINE
In the summer of 2026, SIC Albania organised a national awareness campaign providing children, adolescents and parents with practical advice on staying safer during periods of increased use of the internet, social media and online gaming.
It addresses cyberbullying, scams, fake profiles, blackmail, hate speech and other forms of online violence and exploitation.
Signs of online exploitation every parent should know
Original title: Shenjat e shfrytëzimit online të fëmijëve që çdo prind duhet t’i njohë
A practical guide for parents and carers on recognising early warning signs of online exploitation, talking with children about online risks and responding calmly and supportively when concerns arise.
Report on online hate speech and misogyny against girls and women in Albania
Original title: Raport mbi gjuhën e urrejtjes dhe shprehjet e misogjinisë në internet ndaj vajzave dhe grave në Shqipëri
Special report examining online hate speech and misogynistic expressions targeting girls and women in Albania, with evidence and recommendations relevant to online safety, equality and prevention of gender-based digital harms.
Safe internet guide for children
Original title: Udhëzues për Fëmijët – Siguria e fëmijëve në Internet
Child-friendly guidance on safer internet use, children’s rights online, inappropriate and illegal content, cyberbullying, online games, privacy and practical steps for seeking help and reporting harmful experiences.
Practical guidance for parents
Original title: Udhëzime për Prindërit – Si t’i mbajmë fëmijët të sigurt online
Practical guidance helping parents understand children’s online activities, recognise common risks and establish safer family practices for privacy, communication, online contacts and reporting.
