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AdWiseOnline: Protecting YOU(th) against manipulative digital marketing practices
BIK TeamAdWiseOnline aims to raise awareness about the digital marketing practices targeted at youth and shed light on the responsibilities that companies and online platforms must uphold to safeguard young consumers from online influences.
MediaSmartOnline: Spotlighting media literacy initiatives in and beyond Europe
BIK TeamThe main objective of this campaign is to test out an approach developed by MLA and EUN for running a Europe-wide media literacy awareness-raising campaign in collaboration with the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs).
Safer Internet Day
BIK TeamThe 2024 edition of Safer Internet Day took place on Tuesday, 6 February 2024. Discover more about how people united across the globe "Together for a better internet".
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AdWiseOnline guide to outsmart unwanted ads and marketing traps online
BIK TeamIn today’s interconnected world, young people are increasingly exposed to digital marketing practices. From social media platforms to mobile apps and video games, the online landscape overflows with advertisements and persuasive tactics. AdWiseOnline campaign resources aim to equip YOU(th) with the knowledge they need to outsmart online ads and traps and know their rights.
Media literacy in the fight against online hate speech
BIK TeamAs 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 online hate speech.
Exploring misinformation for a young generation of voters: insights from the Fighting Misinformation Online Google summit
BIK TeamThe Google summit on Fighting Misinformation online took place in Brussels on Thursday, 21 March 2024. The event served as an opportunity to reflect on emerging disinformation trends and media literacy challenges moving forward, and especially in the context of the upcoming European elections, followed by other crucial elections in the United States and India later in the year. One of the sessions was called "Building Trust - Media Literacy with and for Young Voters" and saw the involvement and participation of eight BIK Youth Ambassadors. Keep reading for a recap of the day.
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