Better Internet for Kids

The Spanish Digital Charter of Rights is an innovative framework that defines how citizens' rights should be protected in the digital environment. Created as a reference to guide future policies and legislation, this charter is non-binding but represents Spain's commitment to a digital society that prioritizes the dignity, privacy, and security of individuals in all aspects of online life.

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Entities responsible for implementation: Government of Spain

The Spanish Framework for the Digital Competence of Teachers (SFDCT) (based on the European framework) outlines the skills and knowledge that teachers should possess to integrate technology into teaching effectively. This includes aspects related to online safety.

Six civil society entities - the European Association for Digital Transition (AETD), Save The Children, ANAR Foundation, iCMedia, Dale Una Vuelta and Unicef ​​- with the institutional support of the Spanish Data Protection Agency and the Attorney General's Office, have joined forces to agree on a proposal for a State Pact to address an increasingly pressing problem: the negative impact that, in certain circumstances, the use of the Internet and social networks can have on minors.

The State Strategy for the Rights of Children and Adolescence (2023-2030) refers to the right of children and adolescents to participate in decisions that affect them, in the creation of safe spaces and to ask for help, learning to participate critically and actively in society. In September 2021, the State Council for the Participation of Children and Adolescents was created in line with the demand of the Committee on the Rights of the Child.

(Source: Spain - Policy monitor country profile, 2025).

Steps Together towards a School without Violence”  is a programme of UNICEF and the Ministry of Education and Science in Bulgaria that aims to create a safe and supportive school environment to prevent violence and bullying in schools. The programme was implemented from 2019 - 2022 (two school years) in 5 schools in the Bulgarian towns of Sofia, Kyustendil, Teteven, Iskar and Zavet.
The specific objectives of the programme are to: 

The Strategic Framework for the Development of Mental Health until 2030, adopted by the Croatian goverment in November 2022, is a national strategy that recognises mental health as a public health priority in Croatia. It sets out long-term goals for improving mental health protection, reducing the occurrence of mental health disorders and disability, and increasing access to services.

(Source: Croatia - Policy monitor country profile, 2025).

Entitites responsible for the implementation: Ministry of Health.

This document outlines the Strategy for Digital Competence and Infrastructure in Kindergartens and Schools 2023-2030. It sets out national goals and measures to enhance digital skills, responsible use of new technologies (including AI), and robust digital infrastructure across Norway’s early childhood and school sectors. Developed by the Ministry of Education and Research in partnership with KS (the Association of Local and Regional Authorities), it supports municipalities and county authorities in implementing effective, privacy-aware digital education.

This national strategy covers the period 2021–2025 and outlines 30 specific measures to prevent, detect, investigate, and support victims of online sexual abuse involving children, promoting cross-sector collaboration between governmental bodies, internet service providers, schools, parents, and NGOs. Issued by the Norwegian government, it aims to strengthen and coordinate efforts across various sectors and actors to tackle a dramatic increase in online child abuse cases.

The Strategy for the Education Policy of the Czech Republic up to 2030+ is a strategy to support reaching the target of 80% of the population with basic digital skills by 2030. It focuses on competence-based learning, reducing inequalities in access to quality education, digital literacy, safe school environments, and lifelong learning.

This document sets out the strategy for the  National Media and Infocommunications Authority  for the period 2023-2026 and sets out the following strategic road map: