Better Internet for Kids

The year 2024 has been characterised by changing communication patterns and limited opportunities to reach out to children and young people with information. It has also been a year in which ECPAT Sweden has seen increased complexity in the cases it handles, both within support activities and the hotline.

Learn more about this work in ECPAT Sweden's annual activity report for 2024 (published in Swedish).

The Utržené sluchátko podcast is primarily aimed at children aged around 8 to 11 — school-aged kids who often experience strong emotions and family “puzzles.” However, older children, teenagers, and even parents may also find themselves reflected in the stories, because the themes explored go beyond childhood: sibling relationships, parental attention, and the feeling of not quite belonging — all of these can resonate at any age.

How can you tell when the online world is just fun and a source of information for a child, and when it becomes a way to escape? How do you talk with your child about their experiences online when communication has almost stopped?

The Safer Internet Centre in Luxembourg launched the campaign “CORNHUB ≠ REALITY” to raise awareness about how online pornography distorts reality and promotes unrealistic ideas about sex, bodies, and relationships.

Pornographic content is widespread on the internet and just a few clicks away. Young people often come across it at an early age, which can shape how they view sexuality, gender roles, and relationships.

"Click, Share, Humiliate, Destroy" is a book on online sexual violence against girls and women.

The book confronts online sexual violence from every angle. It was sparked by the "banga lists" (or "slut-shaming lists") incident in the Netherlands - lists that rated female students on their sexual performance and appearance, often with their personal information provided. 

The guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in primary and secondary education are a practical recommendation-based document that supports schools, educators, students, and parents and caregivers in using artificial intelligence responsibly and meaningfully in the educational process. 

This is a practical guide explaining popular emojis, slang words, abbreviations, and tone indicators commonly used by children and young people online. 

It helps parents and caregivers, teachers and educators, and professionals better understand youth digital communication, including hidden meanings, internet culture references, and potential risk signals. The resource supports safer and more informed communication in the digital environment.

This poster contains 10 practical tips to help children and young people use artificial intelligence (AI) safely and responsibly. 

It encourages critical thinking, fact-checking, and an ethical use of AI, while highlighting the importance of protecting personal data, avoiding scams, and reporting inappropriate content. The resource supports safer, more informed, and creative use of AI in everyday learning and digital activities.

This guide provides an overview of monitoring settings available in popular apps and specialised parental control software to help parents and caregivers ensure their children's safety online. 

How many times a day do kids look at a screen? And what if the online world doesn’t just entertain them, but actually changes who they are? In this episode, we dive into the impact of the digital environment on children and teens, from social media algorithms and beauty culture to exposure to sexual content online, and the effects on their self-image, relationships, and boundaries. 

This episode will address: