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Protection of minors online
An infographic that provides online safety tips for parents, including setting usage limits, using parental controls, and building trust. It also lists warning signs of online risks and emergency contact information for help and reporting.
Law of March 2, 2022 aimed at strengthening parental control over means of accessing the internet
To better protect children on the internet, the law requires manufacturers of connected devices (smartphones, tablets, etc.) to install a parental control system and offer its free activation when the device is first put into service. A decree makes the law applicable on September 5, 2022. Another text is still awaited.
Creative Competition - Office of the Commissioner for Children
The Creative Competition, a thematic initiative led by the Office of the Commissioner for Children, accepts submissions from children aged 5-16 on children’s rights. Children can participate by sending short stories, poetry, and visual art (drawing, photo, painting).
(Source: Office of the Commissioner for Children).
Entities responsible for implementation: Office of the Commissioner for Children.
National Plan to Counter Crimes against Sexual Freedom and Decency Affecting Minors for 2023-2026
The National Plan to Prevent Sexual Offences and Offences against Decency Suffered by Minors (including crimes committed in cyberspace) includes six areas of action and is aimed at ensuring comprehensive and wide protection of minors (Policy and Management; Law Enforcement Agencies and the Judiciary; Support and protection of aggrieved parties and members of their families; General social prevention).
deSHAME II Research summary leaflet
The Safer Internet Centre in Croatia, in the framework of the project "Safer Internet Centre Croatia: making the internet a good and safe place“, conducted the first systematic, international comparative study aimed at deepening the understanding of internet use, online behaviours of parents, and parental mediation of children’s online behaviours. The research was conducted with the support of the UK-based organisation Childnet International.
Educating for digital awareness between the ages of 5 and 8: educational paths for teachers and parents
The guide Educating for digital Awareness between the ages of 5 and 8: educational paths for teachers and parents is designed for both teachers and parents, as digital challenges and children's rights in the connected world are a shared responsibility of the entire community. Consistent messages are needed to help children grow into digital citizens who are aware of their rights and capable of using online technologies responsibly and critically.
Parental guide: is my child influenced by influencers?
The parental guide Is My Child Influenced by Influencers? helps carers understand how children and young people are affected by influencers and what research says about their relationship with social media. This guide is specifically designed for parents and carers and provides a concise summary of current research. It also offers practical advice on what parents should know to support their children in today’s media landscape.
Mãe, posso usar o teu telemóvel? | Mum, can I use your phone?
The awareness-raising resource "Mãe, posso usar o teu telemóvel?" (Mom, can I use your phone?) aims at helping parents and educators of children between the ages of 3 and 6 deal with the challenges of the digital world. This book offers clear guidelines for the healthy management of screen exposure, suggesting creative alternatives to promote children's balanced development.
Podcast: “Influencers – how they affect our children”
Why do children and young people follow influencers online and how can this affect them? Influencers have become an important part of children’s lives and in this podcast episode a researcher from The Swedish Agency for the Media shares new knowledge from an interview study with children and young people regarding influencers. The important role for parents to guide their children around influencers, and how this can be done, is also covered in this episode. The podcast series is called “Our children and the internet” and is produced by the Swedish Internet Foundation.
”Check the Game”
“Check the Game” (Swe: Kolla spelet.se) is a guide to games that are popular among children and youth. The website describes how the games function and if there are risks within the games that adults need to be aware of. The guide is aimed for parents and other adults that work with children and gaming.
