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Podcast "Offline balance in the online era"
20 per cent of teenagers and adolescents spend more than four hours a day on their phones or social media. How much screen time is still “okay,” and when does it become a risk for screen addiction?
National Plan for Children’s Rights in the Republic of Croatia 2022-2026
The National Plan for Children's Rights for the period from 2022 to 2026 continues to create and implement policies to improve children's rights. The national plan includes the public policies of other sectors that are in close interaction with children's rights and determines the key goals and mechanisms for the implementation of the set strategic goals.
Global Strategy on Children, Digital Health and Privacy
The Global Strategy on Minors, Digital Health and Privacy (January 29, 2024) presents the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) priority lines of action to promote the effective protection of children and adolescents on the Internet. The strategy includes collaboration with national and international organizations competent in the matter. It contains 10 priority actions and 35 measures grouped into three axes: regulatory collaboration, reinforcement to guarantee the rights of children and adolescents and the exercise of investigative and sanctioning powers.
Technical child protection on the internet
Although promoting media literacy among young users is the top priority, the use of technical measures on the digital devices of younger children can be helpful. The range of technical child protection measures is vast, and they typically combine various functions to keep inappropriate content away from minors. This usually involves setting usage times, filtering content, and blocking certain applications.
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European Cybersecurity Month
Each year, for the entire month of October, hundreds of activities take place across Europe, including conferences, workshops, trainings, webinars, presentations and more, to promote digital security and cyber hygiene.
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Human Rights Day
It commemorates the anniversary of one of the world's most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This landmark document enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being - regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
Healthy use of technology during school holidays – awareness campaign
The Directorate-General for Education, through the SeguraNet awareness centre, with the support of Geração Cordão and the Institute for Child Support, has launched the campaign "Holidays: a tech-healthy place!". This initiative aims to raise awareness among children and young people about the healthy use of technology during school holidays.
“Can beauty ideals online harm my child?”
The issue of beauty ideals online and their impact on children and young people is complex. Research shows that exposure to beauty and body ideals on social media can lead to a poorer body image—to varying degrees. Research also shows that children (age 10-18) that spend a lot of time on social media tend to be more unhappy with their bodies and suffer from eating disorders to a greater extent than others in their age. In this short parental guide you can read more about the risks and get seven tips on how to talk to your child and give support.
Poster for parents: “Put Down the Screen - Hug”
The poster is intended for parents of preschool children. It highlights the issue of calming children with the use of screen devices instead of human contact and hugs. The poster was created in collaboration with the Slovenian Section for Primary Pediatrics of the Pediatric Association. It was developed for the purposes of the campaign for parents of preschool children in November 2024.
Poster for parents: Put Down the Screen - Read a Story
The poster is intended for parents of preschool children. It highlights the issue of excessive internet use among young children and its harmful impact on brain development. The poster was created in collaboration with the Section for Primary Pediatrics of the Pediatric Association. It was developed for the purposes of the campaign for parents of preschool children in November 2024.
