Creating a safer connected world: Research and policy

The Better Internet for Kids annual report 2022 is out

BIK Team

The Better Internet for Kids review of the year 2022 is released on the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2023, Tuesday, 7 February. During 2022, the European Year of Youth, young people showed their commitment to building an environmentally friendly, safe, and inclusive future. Their optimism was in stark contrast to the war on Europe’s borders and the upheaval for the world caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This report provides an overview of a multitude of stakeholder efforts to both protect and empower children and young people in their digital lives.  

President of Latvia and Latvian Youth Panel discuss the impact of disinformation on the general perceptions about Latvia

Latvian Safer Internet Centre

The Chancery of the President of Latvia, in cooperation with the Latvian Safer Internet Centre (SIC) and the global development and education organisation "IREX" within the Global Media and Information Literacy Week 2022 organised the discussion "The image of my Latvia. How to distinguish true information from disinformation?" at the Latvian Presidential Palace.  

Media ‘Ukkie’ Days campaign in The Netherlands

Dutch Safer Internet Centre

The 2022 edition of the Media ‘Ukkie’ Days campaign took place from 25 March - 1 April 2022. Over the course of the campaign, countless parents were helped with tips, tools and advice. The new ‘Iene Miene Media’ study was also presented, full of insights into how parents experience the media education of their little ones.  

Ireland’s Online Safety and Media Regulation bill signed into law

Irish Safer Internet Centre

Irish President Higgins has signed the Online Safety and Media Regulation (OSMR) bill into law.  

Greek youth participates in Internet Governance Forum 2022

Greek Safer Internet Centre

Great insights and discussions were held at the 2022 edition of the Internet Governance Forum (#IGF2022) on 29 November 2022. The Greek delegation was especially involved in the workshop on online disinformation. 

Study on female participation and employment in IT and cybersecurity field

Estonian Safer Internet Centre

The issue of low female participation in IT and cyber-related activities seems to be apparent in most countries. The information technology sector is in need of many new specialists in Estonia and elsewhere in the world.