Some online challenges can be fun but some can be extremely dangerous, while the number of views and likes received is seen as an important part of the whole process.
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Safer Internet Day
BIK TeamThis year's edition of Safer Internet Day (SID) took place on Tuesday, 8 February 2022 when, once again, we joined "Together for a better internet" with supporters across the globe. Find out more about how various countries and organisations marked the day.
#DigitalDecade4YOUth
BIK TeamWhat can be done to ensure that the digital world is fit for the future? And how can we ensure that we promote, protect, respect and fulfil the rights of all children and young people when they go online? The #DigitalDecade4YOUth consultation, campaign and resulting report has encouraged children and young people, and those that support them, to have their say.
Safer Internet Forum
BIK TeamThe 2021 edition of the Safer Internet Forum (SIF), which took place online on 6-7 October 2021, explored how to make Europe's Digital Decade fit for children and young people. Find out what happened and view session recordings.
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Digital Youth Forum 2022 will be available in Ukrainian
Polish Safer Internet CentreThe Digital Youth Forum (DYF) is an event designed for youth, by youth, and about youth on creative and innovative uses of new technologies and online safety. Organised by the Empowering Children Foundation as part of the Polish Safer Internet Centre, it’s a meeting of experts and inspiration seekers, creators and consumers, activists and dreamers.
Online safety guide for parents now available in English
Danish Safer Internet CentreThe Danish Safer Internet Centre (SIC) has developed a guide containing information, guidance and inspiration for parents and carers with 7-12-year-old children.
War on the news
BIK TeamAt the moment, it is hardly possible to keep children away from the current news, and many parents and teachers struggle with finding child-appropriate and suitable answers about the war in Ukraine. Positive online content can support them in finding online news and information which is age-appropriate and free of frightening images and messages. Below you can find child-friendly news sources across a range of European countries, along with a selection of resources on how to talk to children about the war.