Creating a safer connected world: Parents and carers

Iceland launches a new hotline reporting tool on Safer Internet Day 2021

Icelandic Safer Internet Centre

For Safer Internet Day (SID) 2021, the Icelandic Safer Internet Centre planned multiple activities. On the day of SID, it launched a media campaign on the newly updated hotline reporting tool and website. 

Safer Internet Day 2021 in Belgium – #Betternet Inspiration Day

Belgian Safer Internet Centre

In an exceptional situation, exceptional measures are needed! This year, in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Safer Internet Day (SID) event organised by Media Animation, CSEM, Mediawijs and Child Focus (the Belgian Safer Internet Centre), took the form of an online inspiration day: #Betternet Inspiration Day.

Online games: useful tips for parents

Cyprus Safer Internet Centre

Online games are extremely popular with children and teenagers, often being an integral part of their daily lives. Nowadays, it is difficult to find young people who do not play games on their computers, mobile devices or special consoles. Engaging with online and video games develops knowledge and skills in an enjoyable and attractive manner. Gaming allows, initially, entertainment and familiarity with technology but, at the same time, can contribute to the development of cognitive and other skills.

Latvia celebrates Safer Internet Day with a nationwide quiz

Latvian Safer Internet Centre

On Safer Internet Day (SID), Tuesday, 9 February 2021, the Latvian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) organised nationwide activities involving children, young people and adults, encouraging everyone to create a better and safer internet environment.

Online conference “Together for a better internet” Safer Internet Day 2021 in Cyprus

Cyprus Safer Internet Centre

On Tuesday, 9 February 2021, as part of Safer Internet Day, an online conference was held in Cyprus with huge success. Titled "Together for a better internet", the conference was organised by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sport and Youth, with the support of the partners of the Cyprus Safer Internet Centre (SIC) – CYberSafety and the National Strategy for a Better Internet for the Children of Cyprus. This year, the conference was held online due to the special conditions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safer Internet Day 2021 in France

French Safer Internet Centre

Taking place in a very unusual context, the 2021 edition of Safer Internet Day (SID) in France mainly focused on the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the daily lives of children and families.