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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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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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Safer Internet Forum 2025

Learn more about the theme of the last edition, "Why age matters: Protecting and empowering youth in the digital age".

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DSA for YOUth: Protecting minors by design

A campaign raising awareness about how the Digital Services Act and its guidelines on the protection of minors create safer digital spaces for youth.

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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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World Consumers Rights Day 2026

The 15th of March was designated World Consumer Rights Day by the consumer movement, to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised with support from the United Nations and other international actors.

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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: 
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Progress and impact for Better Internet for Kids in 2025

Against a backdrop of rapid digital change, BIK activities throughout the year focused on tackling persistent harms such as cyberbullying, strengthening protections under the Digital Services Act (DSA), and ensuring that children’s voices continue to shape Europe’s digital future.

In the spotlight

  • international day

World Consumers Rights Day 2026

The 15th of March was designated World Consumer Rights Day by the consumer movement, to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised with support from the United Nations and other international actors.

  • Online

A sad child holding a phone and suffering from cyberbullying, and Ally, the SID cartoon mascot, holding a red flag that says "STOP"
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  • 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: 
Annual report
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Progress and impact for Better Internet for Kids in 2025

Against a backdrop of rapid digital change, BIK activities throughout the year focused on tackling persistent harms such as cyberbullying, strengthening protections under the Digital Services Act (DSA), and ensuring that children’s voices continue to shape Europe’s digital future.

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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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Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

Ireland

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Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

Denmark

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Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

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Online scams and young people: what parents need to know

Ireland

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Community, time for reflection, and educational balance: the experience of the Danish digital counselling helpline Cyberhus

Denmark

Two young boys with headphones on and tablets in front of them

Two new ambassadors for the project MAX, the adult confidant for each child

Belgium

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
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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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Generative artificial intelligence in a Polish school. Paving the way
Polish Safer Internet Centre 31 March 2026

When generative AI enters the school: concerns, hopes, and new challenges of education

The majority of teachers – as many as 81 per cent – are concerned that young people using generative artificial intelligence will become addicted to it. Among the risks, educators mentioned the lack of critical thinking skills, superficialisation of knowledge, and deterioration of relationships between students. However, there are also benefits, such as saving time doing tasks, increased creativity, and the automation of routine tasks.  

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Swedish Safer Internet Centre 31 March 2026

The Swedish youth panel hosts a roundtable discussion on internet and democracy

“The internet is not a separate part of young people’s lives. It is a central arena for identity, engagement, and power.” With those words, Devansh Kashyap from the National Union of Students in Sweden (Elevernas Riksförbund) opened the roundtable discussion that brought together the Swedish Safer Internet Centre’s youth panel and additional representatives from youth organisations.

Artificial intelligence shaped like a robot, and a young person worrying over a mobile phone
German Safer Internet Centre 31 March 2026

New materials for educators and parents on artificial intelligence and its effects on the lives of children and young people

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now an integral part of our everyday lives. Young people in particular already use AI extensively - whether it’s AI chatbots for communication, AI search engines for school and everyday things, or AI avatars for social media or games. However, AI not only offers opportunities, but also risks: deepfakes, disinformation, idealised beauty standards by AI influencers, and the feared loss of creativity or creative jobs.

Safer Internet Day celebrations in the Netherlands
Dutch Safer Internet Centre 31 March 2026

Safer Internet Day 2026 in the Netherlands: harmful but lawful content

On 10 February 2026, the Dutch Safer Internet Centre (Offlimits, ECP, and Netwerk Mediawijsheid) organised a national-wide stakeholder conference, in cooperation with UNICEF Nederland, MIND Us and the Mun

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