Awareness

 

Within the European network of Safer Internet Centres, national awareness centres focus on raising awareness and understanding of safer internet issues and emerging trends. They run campaigns to empower children, young people, parents, carers and teachers with the skills, knowledge and strategies to stay safe online and take advantage of the opportunities that the internet and mobile technologies provide.

The network also works extensively with other stakeholders, such as the research community, industry and other NGOs, to extend the reach of key messages and awareness-raising actions.

On this page, you'll find a selection of articles corresponding to awareness-raising work.

To find contact details for your national awareness centre, visit your Safer Internet Centre profile page.

2024-03-27 media literacy/education Swedish Safer Internet Centre

Safer Internet Day 2024 in Sweden

For Safer Internet Day 2024, the Swedish Safer Internet Centre chose to celebrate the whole week around the event. In this edition, we and other actors hosted several activities. The consortium took special action to encourage other actors around Sweden to do something independently. The initiative was communicated as Safer Internet Week.  

2024-03-27 media literacy/education Ukraine Safer Internet Centre

Safer Internet Day in Ukraine in a time of war

While simultaneously facing the war in Ukraine, schools, youth centres, libraries and non-governmental organisations recently took part in the traditional annual Safer Internet Day (SID) celebrations, along with approximately 180 countries across the world. The Ukrainian Safer Internet Day Committee has been working all year long to reinforce the efforts of all stakeholders to bring the celebration of Safer Internet Day to each region of Ukraine.

2024-03-26 media literacy/education Spanish Safer Internet Centre

Her Majesty the Queen of Spain participated in Safer Internet Day 2024

The Spanish National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE), dependent on the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Service, celebrated the 21st edition of Safer Internet Day on Tuesday, 6 February 2024.  This year, the event was organised under the slogan “Together for a better Internet” and took place both in person and online. The in-person activities were in Madrid, where cybersecurity experts, government representatives and members of civil society met to address current and future challenges related to cybersecurity.

2024-03-26 data privacy, gaming, media literacy/education, potentially harmful content BIK Team

The lights and shadows of virtual worlds and immersive realities

As part of the #MediaSmartOnline campaign, aiming to spotlight media literacy actions across Europe and running in cooperation with the network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs) and the Media & Learning Association (MLA) within the framework of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) initiative, we are producing articles on a series of focus topics related to media literacy. This week, we’re diving into virtual worlds and immersive realitites.

2024-03-26 media literacy/education Irish Safer Internet Centre

Safer Internet Day 2024 in Ireland: Tech in our world

Safer Internet Day 2024 in Ireland witnessed an unprecedented turnout, with over 200,000 people involved in the #SID2024 celebrations. This year’s theme is "Tech in our world", exploring young people’s views on new and emerging technology and the changes they want to see online. 

2024-03-26 media literacy/education French Safer Internet Centre

Highlight on the Safer Internet Day campaign: Connected, Engaged, and You?

This year, the French Safer Internet Centre conducted a Safer Internet Day campaign focused on online responsibilities, with the slogan "Connected, Engaged, and You?". The objective was to raise awareness among the public about the concept of online responsibility for us, others, and the planet. This campaign led to the creation of school workshop kits, family guides, and a successful social media campaign supported by 19 content creators. With a reach exceeding 1,5 million people, they captured the attention of a broad parent audience. 

2024-03-25 media literacy/education Romanian Safer Internet Centre

Safer Internet Day 2024 in Romania: parents' perspective on their children's online activities

Safer Internet Day 2024 stood out as a pivotal event in February, for the safer internet programme and the entire Save the Children organisation.  During the event, we released the latest findings of sociological research aimed at understanding parents' perspectives on their children's online activity. This research delved into parents' awareness of their children's internet usage and their familiarity with relevant software and applications.  

2024-03-25 media literacy/education German Safer Internet Centre

Is social media addictive?

Short clips on social media delight young and old alike. Consequently, we spend more time on social media services than planned. Parents and youth protection officers are particularly concerned about the potential risks of social media usage for children and young people.  One pressing question remains: what are operators doing to protect minors on their platforms?

2024-03-25 love, relationships, sexuality (online) Turkish Safer Internet Centre

Safer Internet Day 2024 in Turkey: safe is beautiful

Safer Internet Day 2024 took place at the headquarters of BTK (Information and Communication Technologies Authority) in Turkey. Under the themes “Together for a Better Internet” and “Safe is Beautiful”, the initiative sought to instil awareness regarding online safety for children and youth, fostering a more ethical, safe, and secure digital landscape.

2024-03-24 media literacy/education Polish Safer Internet Centre

Safer Internet Day 2024 in Poland

The Polish Safer Internet Day conference was held at the Palladium Theatre in Warsaw on Tuesday, 6 February 2024. It was addressed to representatives of the educational sector, non-governmental organisations, and practitioners working with children.

Want to find out more about Safer Internet Centre (SIC) services and resources in your country?

Check out your SIC profile page to connect with national resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.