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Online abuse – get help, report it!

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#NotOnOurFeed toolkit on cyberbullying
The toolkit brings together resources from European Safer Internet Centres on cyberbullying and explores how the European Union is working to tackle cyberbullying through its action plan.
Explore more than 190 resources on cyberbullying!

#NotOnOurFeed campaign on cyberbullying is now live!

Helping families, educators and young people to prevent and respond to cyberbullying.

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Second evaluation of the BIK+ strategy

The second evaluation of the BIK+ strategy is currently ongoing! We are looking at progress and successes since the adoption of the strategy. As a child, parent, or teacher, you can have a say!

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NEW MOOC ALERT! Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world

The course aims to equip educators with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to prevent, identify, report and respond effectively to cyberbullying.

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Better Internet for Kids

The EU strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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In the spotlight

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#NotOnOurFeed - join together against cyberbullying in a new BIK campaign!

Inspired by the three pillars of the EU action plan against cyberbullying - protection, prevention, and reporting and support - the campaign shines a light on emerging threats, including AI-related abuse, while highlighting the vital role of Safer Internet Centres (SICs), helplines, and trusted flaggers in helping people prevent, report and respond to online harm.
  • massive open online course (mooc)

MOOC: Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world

Children and young people today grow up in a deeply connected digital environment, where learning, social interaction and identity formation increasingly take place online. While digital technologies offer significant opportunities for creativity, participation and connection, they also expose young people to evolving forms of risk, including cyberbullying.

  • Online

  • BIK news

Take part in the second BIK+ strategy evaluation

The aim is to understand whether the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+ strategy) continues to respond to children’s online needs, what progress has been made since the strategy was adopted, and where further efforts may be needed to ensure that children are protected, empowered and respected online.
  • news

The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States:
  • news

Special panel calls for stronger action to protect children online

Established by President Ursula von der Leyen following her 2025 State of the Union address, the expert panel brought together specialists in child health, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, child rights and digital literacy, alongside young people from across the EU, to examine how children can be better protected and empowered online.

In the spotlight

  • BIK news

#NotOnOurFeed - join together against cyberbullying in a new BIK campaign!

Inspired by the three pillars of the EU action plan against cyberbullying - protection, prevention, and reporting and support - the campaign shines a light on emerging threats, including AI-related abuse, while highlighting the vital role of Safer Internet Centres (SICs), helplines, and trusted flaggers in helping people prevent, report and respond to online harm.
  • massive open online course (mooc)

MOOC: Cyberbullying in a rapidly changing digital world

Children and young people today grow up in a deeply connected digital environment, where learning, social interaction and identity formation increasingly take place online. While digital technologies offer significant opportunities for creativity, participation and connection, they also expose young people to evolving forms of risk, including cyberbullying.

  • Online

  • BIK news

Take part in the second BIK+ strategy evaluation

The aim is to understand whether the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+ strategy) continues to respond to children’s online needs, what progress has been made since the strategy was adopted, and where further efforts may be needed to ensure that children are protected, empowered and respected online.
  • news

The EU Action plan against cyberbullying

The EU’s action plan is stepping up actions to tackle cyberbullying and make the online world safer, better, and more positive for children and young people all across Europe. Currently, the available data suggests that addressing cyberbullying has become an increasingly recognised priority in EU Member States:
  • news

Special panel calls for stronger action to protect children online

Established by President Ursula von der Leyen following her 2025 State of the Union address, the expert panel brought together specialists in child health, psychology, neuroscience, computer science, child rights and digital literacy, alongside young people from across the EU, to examine how children can be better protected and empowered online.

National trends, issues and initiatives

BIK Knowledge hub

Central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
The 20th edition of the Polish ‘Keeping children and young people safe online’ conference takes place in September

Poland

From bystander to upstander: how Malta is tackling cyberbullying

Malta

Greece steps up efforts to tackle cyberbullying

Greece

The 20th edition of the Polish ‘Keeping children and young people safe online’ conference takes place in September

Poland

From bystander to upstander: how Malta is tackling cyberbullying

Malta

Greece steps up efforts to tackle cyberbullying

Greece

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

The BIK Youth Programme offers young people a lively platform to share their ideas on making the internet safer and better for everyone.
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Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.

Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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BIK Team 8 September 2026

International Literacy Day 2026: Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity

Celebrated in 2026 under the theme "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity," this year's ILD is an opportunity to take stock of six decades of progress, examine the persistent and emerging challenges that remain, and help shape literacy agendas fit for a rapidly changing world that's shaped by digital technologies.

Maltese Safer Internet Centre 7 September 2026

From bystander to upstander: how Malta is tackling cyberbullying

From bystander to upstander: how Malta is tackling cyberbullyingAs cyberbullying continues to affect children and young people across Europe, Malta is combining prevention, education, support and legislation with a focus on helping people take action when harmful behaviour occurs online.

Greek Safer Internet Centre 31 August 2026

Greece steps up efforts to tackle cyberbullying

Government initiativesAn important step has been the introduction of the National Strategy for

BIK Team 31 August 2026

Take part in the second BIK+ strategy evaluation

The aim is to understand whether the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+ strategy) continues to respond to children’s online needs, what progress has been made since the strategy was adopted, and where further efforts may be needed to ensure that children are protected, empowered and respected online.

See all news