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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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European Youth Week 2026

This edition will be dedicated to Solidarity and Fairness. We will celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe with an exhibition dedicated to Europeans who have made a difference in society.The week will kick-off at the European Parliament in Brussels with over 1000 participants, mainly young people, who will exchange their ideas and views during a full day of activities.

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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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First meeting of the special panel on child safety online | Marta's perspective

The special panel on child safety online, announced in the 2025 State of the Union address, will provide expert recommendations to better protect and empower children online and will explore the need for potential harmonised age restrictions to access social media.Youth participation has always been very importan

In the spotlight

  • forum

European Youth Week 2026

This edition will be dedicated to Solidarity and Fairness. We will celebrate 30 years of volunteering in Europe with an exhibition dedicated to Europeans who have made a difference in society.The week will kick-off at the European Parliament in Brussels with over 1000 participants, mainly young people, who will exchange their ideas and views during a full day of activities.

  • Face to face

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: 
First meeting of the special panel on child safety online | Marta's perspective
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  • news | youth voice

First meeting of the special panel on child safety online | Marta's perspective

The special panel on child safety online, announced in the 2025 State of the Union address, will provide expert recommendations to better protect and empower children online and will explore the need for potential harmonised age restrictions to access social media.Youth participation has always been very importan

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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

A group of young people sharing in a group

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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Safer Internet Day 2026 celebrations in Georgia
Internet Society, Georgia Chapter: the Georgia Safer Internet Day Committee 9 April 2026

Safer Internet Day 2026 is celebrated in Georgia for its eighth edition

The SID conference was co-organised by ISOC Georgia, the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, and the Communications Commission.Safer Internet Day is a global initiative that brings together government agencies, the education sector, private companies, the technical community, and civil society organisations to jointly discuss the challenges of the online environment, and ways to address them.

Safer Internet Day 2026 celebrations in the United Kingdom
UK Safer Internet Centre 8 April 2026

Safer Internet Day 2026 in the United Kingdom

Over 3,500 organisations across the UK delivered activities for the day, including schools, police forces, government, companies, football clubs, charities and others. 

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.

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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