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Better Internet for Kids

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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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BIK+ strategy first evaluation report

This report highlights both the successes and challenges of the strategy since its adoption on 11 May 2022, offering key recommendations for improvement.

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BIK Policy monitor report 2025

This report assesses how EU countries, Iceland, and Norway are implementing the BIK+ strategy to create a safer, empowering, and participatory online world

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The BIK annual report 2024 is out!

This report provides an overview of a multitude of stakeholder efforts to both protect and empower children and young people in their digital lives over the past year.

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BIK Knowledge hub

The central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of young people in the EU, Iceland, and Norway.

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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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New family-friendly resources make the BIK+ strategy evaluation more accessible

Recap of the BIK+ strategy evaluationLast month, the European Commission published the first evaluation report of the Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+) strategy, which reviews the progress and challenges of the EU’s efforts to create a safer, more empowering digital environment for children and young people across Europe. The evaluation involved children, educators, parents, and other key stakeholders, providing valuable insights into what has worked well and where improvements are needed.
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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2025

The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will take place from 7 to 11 July 2025 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, co-hosted by the ITU and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The event is strengthened by the collaborative engagement of other United Nations entities with the mandate of implementing the WSIS Action Lines. 

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First evaluation of the BIK+ strategy released: children’s voices and expert insights shaping Europe’s digital future

Launched by the European Commission in May 2022, the BIK+ strategy builds on two decades of EU leadership in online child safety. This first evaluation draws on direct input from more than 750 children and young people – including those from vulnerable backgrounds – alongside consultations with more than 360 adult stakeholders, including educators, parents, representatives and experts from civil society, academia, industry, and policymaking. Together, their voices provide a 360-degree view of the strategy’s successes and the challenges that remain.
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BIK Policy monitor report 2025 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2025 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions. It highlights progress, gaps, and good practices under the strategy’s three pillars: safe digital experiences, digital empowerment, and active participation.
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The Better Internet for Kids annual report 2024 is out

Jointly, European Schoolnet and INHOPE support the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres in responding to the latest online issues, helping to promote the many opportunities the online world offers, while also addressing the challenges.

In the spotlight

  • BIK news

New family-friendly resources make the BIK+ strategy evaluation more accessible

Recap of the BIK+ strategy evaluationLast month, the European Commission published the first evaluation report of the Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+) strategy, which reviews the progress and challenges of the EU’s efforts to create a safer, more empowering digital environment for children and young people across Europe. The evaluation involved children, educators, parents, and other key stakeholders, providing valuable insights into what has worked well and where improvements are needed.
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World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2025

The WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 will take place from 7 to 11 July 2025 at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, co-hosted by the ITU and the Swiss Confederation, and co-organized by ITU, UNESCO, UNDP, and UNCTAD. The event is strengthened by the collaborative engagement of other United Nations entities with the mandate of implementing the WSIS Action Lines. 

  • Offline

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  • BIK news

First evaluation of the BIK+ strategy released: children’s voices and expert insights shaping Europe’s digital future

Launched by the European Commission in May 2022, the BIK+ strategy builds on two decades of EU leadership in online child safety. This first evaluation draws on direct input from more than 750 children and young people – including those from vulnerable backgrounds – alongside consultations with more than 360 adult stakeholders, including educators, parents, representatives and experts from civil society, academia, industry, and policymaking. Together, their voices provide a 360-degree view of the strategy’s successes and the challenges that remain.
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  • BIK news

BIK Policy monitor report 2025 published: advancing the BIK+ vision across Europe

The BIK+ strategy, adopted by the European Commission in May 2022, sets out a comprehensive vision to ensure that children and young people are protected, empowered, and respected online. The BIK Policy monitor 2025 reviews how this vision is being realised across the 27 EU Member States, Iceland, and Norway, assessing both approaches to policy making and on-the-ground actions. It highlights progress, gaps, and good practices under the strategy’s three pillars: safe digital experiences, digital empowerment, and active participation.
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  • BIK news

The Better Internet for Kids annual report 2024 is out

Jointly, European Schoolnet and INHOPE support the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres in responding to the latest online issues, helping to promote the many opportunities the online world offers, while also addressing the challenges.

National trends, issues and initiatives

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BIK Knowledge hub
Explore the 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.
What do we do after AI takes over?

Finland

How can online gaming be a safer environment for everyone?

Netherlands

Trainings on hate speech and online human rights

Portugal

What do we do after AI takes over?

Finland

How can online gaming be a safer environment for everyone?

Netherlands

Trainings on hate speech and online human rights

Portugal

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Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

Making youth voices heard
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A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
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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.
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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.

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Parents and caregivers

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

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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 1 July 2025

New family-friendly resources make the BIK+ strategy evaluation more accessible

Recap of the BIK+ strategy evaluationLast month, the European Commission published the first evaluation report of the Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+) strategy, which reviews the progress and challenges of the EU’s efforts to create a safer, more empowering digital environment for children and young people across Europe. The evaluation involved children, educators, parents, and other key stakeholders, providing valuable insights into what has worked well and where improvements are needed.

BIK Team 30 June 2025

Latest helpline trends: Quarter 1, 2025

The most recent helpline data covers the period from January to March 2025. There were over 13,800 contacts made to the network, representing an increase of almost 9 per cent compared to the previous reporting period.

INHOPE 30 June 2025

Q1 2025 in review: record report volume and emerging content trends

In total, hotlines received over 1.73 million reports, the highest single-quarter volume recorded since the Observatory began. This sharp increase is largely attributable to an influx of reports processed by SafeNet Bulgaria, which alone received more than 1.4 million reports during the period.Hotlines flagged 61.16 per cent of all reports as suspected child sexual abuse material (CSAM), reaffirming the persistent prevalence of this illegal content among the total volume of submissions.

BIK Team 30 June 2025

Spotlight on the BIK Booth at IGF 2025: a hub for engagement, awareness, and action

Header picture: Norwegian State Secretary Ministry of Digitalisation and Public Governance, Marianne Wilhelmsen Kilian Munch visiting the BIK booth. Picture credit: IGF official accountFrom 23-27 June 2025, the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) booth served as a true focal point for interactive learning and global collaboration, reflecting the IGF’s overarching theme: "Building digital governance together".

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