Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2026 in Romania
Safer Internet Day 2026 was more than a symbolic milestone for Romania. It marked a clear call to action. Under the "Month of internet safety" umbrella, the activities of the Romanian Safer Internet Centre focused on a stark reality revealed by the latest national research: for many children and young people, online risks are no longer scary, they have become normalised.
MAX-Box: new prevention tool to empower children and teens
Every year, Child Focus observes an increase in cases related to disappearances and sexual exploitation of minors. In 2024, the organisation opened an average of five new runaway cases per day. These are five young people sending a strong signal that something is wrong in their lives. On the occasion of mental health week, Child Focus introduced a new prevention tool: the MAX-Box.
Rapport: Det finns bra människor också men var är de?
English Summary:
Ecpat's new report, "There are good people too, but where are they?" highlights a significant lack of trust in the police and social services among children. The children who have had contact with the police or social services themselves report particularly low levels of trust.
