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Better Internet for Kids

Online abuse – get help, report it!

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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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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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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.

Read more about youth activities
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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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In the spotlight

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All DIGITAL Weeks campaign 2025

Organised by All Digital Network, the All Digital Weeks campaign is one of the major pan-European awareness raising campaigns on digital skills for inclusion, empowerment and employment. All Digital Weeks 2025 will run over 3 weeks from 17 March until 4 April 2025. The campaign will be supported by the European Commission, involve international and national partners, and participating organisations in different European countries.

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Manipulative marketing in games

Do you and your child know how to spot persuasive digital marketing tactics in apps and games? Check out this learning module to learn how to support and protect your family.
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Worldwide celebrations for Safer Internet Day 2025

Highlights from this year’s Safer Internet DayThe 22nd edition of Safer Internet Day was once again packed with new initiatives and activities. First of all, this edition has a completely new appearance: as part of the wider redevelopment of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, there’s now a brand new Safer Internet Day website, and more importantly, a new SID mascot, Ally!
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The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

In the spotlight

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All DIGITAL Weeks campaign 2025

Organised by All Digital Network, the All Digital Weeks campaign is one of the major pan-European awareness raising campaigns on digital skills for inclusion, empowerment and employment. All Digital Weeks 2025 will run over 3 weeks from 17 March until 4 April 2025. The campaign will be supported by the European Commission, involve international and national partners, and participating organisations in different European countries.

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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

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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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Upcoming events

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World Autism Awareness Day 2025

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International Girls in ICT Day 2025

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Latest news

INHOPE 28 March 2025

2024 in numbers: Report volume and actions taken by INHOPE hotlines

In 2024, INHOPE’s network of EC co-funded hotlines responded to the highest volume of reports recorded to date, highlighting both the scale of the challenge and the vital role hotlines play in tackling online child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Estonian Safer Internet Centre 28 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: Estonia:

This year, the Safer Internet Day (SID) campaign in Estonia focused on developing children’s digital and media literacy skills. Together with partners, the Estonian Safer Internet Centre compiled thematic awareness-raising materials and carried out several thematic awareness-raising events for teachers, parents, and children, both online and offline.

Finnish Safer Internet Centre 28 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: Finland

In Finland, safer internet day is celebrated as media literacy week (mediataitoviikko) – a theme week consisting of media education materials, a media literacy magazine with articles from dozens of experts, events, and campaigns highlighting media literacy and education. The week is coordinated by the national audiovisual institute KAVI, with other SIC partners, save the children Finland and the Mannerheim league for child welfare (MLL), participating with materials, events, and communication support.

Czech Safer Internet Centre 27 March 2025

How to ensure security, protection, and well-being of our digital footprint?

In today's digital age, each of us leaves behind a digital footprint – data and information that can be used in various ways. This very topic has become the main theme of the 2025 Safer Internet Day and Month campaign (#SID2025).While our digital footprint enables access to personalized services and content, it also poses risks to our privacy and security. So how can we protect our digital identity and minimise the risk of misuse?

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