Creating a safer connected world: Research and policy

The 2023 BIK Policy Map: A review of policies in the EU Member States, Iceland and Norway

BIK Team

This BIK bulletin’s focus piece features a preview of the forthcoming fourth edition of the Better Internet for Kids Policy Map report. Below, we zoom in on updates, results and trends identified in this latest monitoring of European BIK policy approaches.

Safer Internet Day 2023 in Spain breaks the participation record with more than 84,000 attendees

Spanish Safer Internet Centre

The practical workshops and school routes were attended by more than 4,050 classrooms in educational centres. Read on to find out more about Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations in Spain.

Listening to YOUth - a series of short videos with young people

BIK Team

On the occasion of Safer Internet Day 2023, Better Internet for Kids Youth Ambassadors and youth panellists from different countries in Europe were featured in three short videos where they exchanged views on their opportunities online and their perspectives on what would make their digital experiences safer. 

Six months of the Helpline Ukraine by Nummer gegen Kummer e.V.

German Safer Internet Centre

Those who fled from the war in Ukraine to Germany could not receive the help they needed at the German-language counselling services of Nummer gegen Kummer. However, it quickly became clear that this sensitive group in particular needs a high level of support in their native language.

Making media education visible in Finland for Safer Internet Day 2023

Finnish Safer Internet Centre

The Media Literacy Week (MLW) was celebrated in Finland as part of the Safer Internet Day campaign. This year, we emphasised making media education visible and the timelessness of media education, in such a way that events and materials can be enjoyed throughout the year. 

Safer Internet Day 2023 in Denmark focusing on young people and algorithms

Danish Safer Internet Centre

Read on to find out how Denmark celebrated the 20th anniversary of Safer Internet Day. For this edition, activities focused on young people and social media algorithms.