About our SID activities
As part of Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025, the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, in collaboration with the CyberSafety Centre and its partners, is organising its annual event under the theme 'Together for a better internet.'
Event Overview
The event will bring together students from public and private schools across Cyprus, providing them with the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and activities about online safety. It will be divided into two main parts:
- Inspiring presentations – A keynote speaker with expertise in online safety will deliver valuable insights to primary school students, helping them understand how to navigate the digital world safely. Meanwhile, members of the CyberSafety Youth Panel will share their knowledge and personal experiences with a high school audience, offering peer-to-peer perspectives on responsible internet use.
- Interactive activity stations – Participants will explore hands-on activity stations focusing on the safe and creative use of the internet. These interactive experiences will engage students, educators, and stakeholders in discussions about digital responsibility and positive online behaviour.
Our Goal
This event aims to promote responsibility, respect, and ethical online behaviour, encouraging children, educators, policymakers, and the wider Cypriot society to help shape the internet into a safer and more positive space for communication, entertainment, and learning.
For more information and the full event program, visit: https://internetsafety.pi.ac.cy/SID2025
We would also like to highlight the student-created videos promoting the safe and creative use of the internet. These videos showcase young people's perspectives on digital responsibility and online safety, aligning with the 'Together for a better internet' theme. These videos serve as inspirational and educational resources, encouraging students to engage in meaningful discussions about digital well-being. See the videos in the additional links section.
What we are doing to create a better internet...
- Safer Internet Day event – We organise an annual national event bringing together students from public and private schools, educators, and stakeholders to discuss digital safety. This year SID event will include expert presentations for primary school students, insights from the CyberSafety Youth Panel for high school students, and interactive activity stations on responsible internet use.
- Workshops and awareness sessions – In collaboration with our partners, we provide interactive workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for students, teachers, and parents. These sessions cover essential topics such as cyberbullying, excessive screen time, online deception, and misinformation, equipping participants with the skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
- Video contest on online safety – As part of SID 2025, we run an annual video competition encouraging primary and secondary students to creatively express how we can work together to make the internet a safer space. Participants explore critical themes such as combatting cyberbullying, countering hate speech, protecting personal data, and promoting positive online interactions, fostering digital literacy and collaboration.
Through these initiatives, we empower young people and the wider community to learn, collaborate, and take action for a better and safer internet for all.
About us
The Cyprus Safer Internet Centre (Cyprus SIC) plays a pivotal role in fostering a safer and more responsible digital environment for children, young people, parents, educators, and the wider community. As part of the European Insafe-INHOPE network, our mission is to empower users with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the online world securely.
Our role and mission
The Cyprus SIC operates under the guidance of a national committee that brings together key stakeholders, including government authorities, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, industry representatives, and law enforcement agencies. Our primary goals include:
- Raising awareness about online safety, digital literacy, and responsible internet use.
- Providing educational resources and training for students, teachers, parents, and professionals.
- Operating a helpline to support children and young people facing online risks such as cyberbullying, sexting, and online exploitation.
- Running a hotline for reporting illegal and harmful online content, particularly concerning child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
- Promoting positive digital experiences and ethical online behaviour through national campaigns, workshops, and partnerships.
Safer Internet Day (SID) in Cyprus
As the official coordinator of Safer Internet Day (SID) in Cyprus, we work tirelessly to bring together schools, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to raise awareness about safer internet practices. Every year, SID activities include educational events, online safety campaigns, and competitions aimed at encouraging young people to become responsible digital citizens.
Collaborations and partnerships
We actively collaborate with international and European organisations to strengthen online safety policies and share best practices. Our partnerships include cooperation with the European Commission, Insafe-INHOPE, law enforcement agencies, and major tech companies to enhance digital protection measures.
Get involved
We encourage schools, businesses, and individuals to support our mission by participating in SID events, accessing our educational materials, and spreading awareness about safer internet practices. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or student, you can contribute to a safer online world by promoting positive digital engagement.
For more information, visit our website.
About our SID activities
As part of Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025, the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, in collaboration with the CyberSafety Centre and its partners, is organising its annual event under the theme 'Together for a better internet.'
Event Overview
The event will bring together students from public and private schools across Cyprus, providing them with the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions and activities about online safety. It will be divided into two main parts:
- Inspiring presentations – A keynote speaker with expertise in online safety will deliver valuable insights to primary school students, helping them understand how to navigate the digital world safely. Meanwhile, members of the CyberSafety Youth Panel will share their knowledge and personal experiences with a high school audience, offering peer-to-peer perspectives on responsible internet use.
- Interactive activity stations – Participants will explore hands-on activity stations focusing on the safe and creative use of the internet. These interactive experiences will engage students, educators, and stakeholders in discussions about digital responsibility and positive online behaviour.
Our Goal
This event aims to promote responsibility, respect, and ethical online behaviour, encouraging children, educators, policymakers, and the wider Cypriot society to help shape the internet into a safer and more positive space for communication, entertainment, and learning.
For more information and the full event program, visit: https://internetsafety.pi.ac.cy/SID2025
We would also like to highlight the student-created videos promoting the safe and creative use of the internet. These videos showcase young people's perspectives on digital responsibility and online safety, aligning with the 'Together for a better internet' theme. These videos serve as inspirational and educational resources, encouraging students to engage in meaningful discussions about digital well-being. See the videos in the additional links section.
What we are doing to create a better internet...
- Safer Internet Day event – We organise an annual national event bringing together students from public and private schools, educators, and stakeholders to discuss digital safety. This year SID event will include expert presentations for primary school students, insights from the CyberSafety Youth Panel for high school students, and interactive activity stations on responsible internet use.
- Workshops and awareness sessions – In collaboration with our partners, we provide interactive workshops, lectures, and hands-on activities for students, teachers, and parents. These sessions cover essential topics such as cyberbullying, excessive screen time, online deception, and misinformation, equipping participants with the skills to navigate the digital world safely and responsibly.
- Video contest on online safety – As part of SID 2025, we run an annual video competition encouraging primary and secondary students to creatively express how we can work together to make the internet a safer space. Participants explore critical themes such as combatting cyberbullying, countering hate speech, protecting personal data, and promoting positive online interactions, fostering digital literacy and collaboration.
Through these initiatives, we empower young people and the wider community to learn, collaborate, and take action for a better and safer internet for all.
About us
The Cyprus Safer Internet Centre (Cyprus SIC) plays a pivotal role in fostering a safer and more responsible digital environment for children, young people, parents, educators, and the wider community. As part of the European Insafe-INHOPE network, our mission is to empower users with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the online world securely.
Our role and mission
The Cyprus SIC operates under the guidance of a national committee that brings together key stakeholders, including government authorities, educational institutions, non-governmental organizations, industry representatives, and law enforcement agencies. Our primary goals include:
- Raising awareness about online safety, digital literacy, and responsible internet use.
- Providing educational resources and training for students, teachers, parents, and professionals.
- Operating a helpline to support children and young people facing online risks such as cyberbullying, sexting, and online exploitation.
- Running a hotline for reporting illegal and harmful online content, particularly concerning child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
- Promoting positive digital experiences and ethical online behaviour through national campaigns, workshops, and partnerships.
Safer Internet Day (SID) in Cyprus
As the official coordinator of Safer Internet Day (SID) in Cyprus, we work tirelessly to bring together schools, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society to raise awareness about safer internet practices. Every year, SID activities include educational events, online safety campaigns, and competitions aimed at encouraging young people to become responsible digital citizens.
Collaborations and partnerships
We actively collaborate with international and European organisations to strengthen online safety policies and share best practices. Our partnerships include cooperation with the European Commission, Insafe-INHOPE, law enforcement agencies, and major tech companies to enhance digital protection measures.
Get involved
We encourage schools, businesses, and individuals to support our mission by participating in SID events, accessing our educational materials, and spreading awareness about safer internet practices. Whether you are a parent, teacher, or student, you can contribute to a safer online world by promoting positive digital engagement.
For more information, visit our website.
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