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Creating a safer and better internet for children and young people
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Better Internet for Kids

The European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure every child is protected, empowered, and respected online. This platform provides access to the dedicated work, support, services, and policies in place - across the EU and beyond - to make this a reality.

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Save the date for Safer Internet Day

As the winter holidays are approaching, we are getting ready to celebrate Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025 on Tuesday, 11 February 2025, and throughout the month. Join us!

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New campaigns

Protecting YOU(th) against manipulative digital marketing practices and spotlighting media literacy initiatives.

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Youth participation and empowerment

Children and young people are at heart of the BIK agenda, ensuring that every child is protected, empowered and respected online.

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In the spotlight

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  • BIK news

Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.
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Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025

Join us on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 to celebrate Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.

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Implementation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+ strategy).
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  • Knowledge hub insight

The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights

Upon entering the Knowledge hub on the new and relaunched Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, users are greeted with a comprehensive overview of this new resource's different features and components. It serves as a one-stop destination for accessing a wide array of resources and insights supporting the monitoring of the impact of the digital transformation on the well-being of children and young people in Europe.
BIK+
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  • BIK news

The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

In the spotlight

Age assurance promo
  • BIK news

Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.
  • international day

Safer Internet Day (SID) 2025

Join us on Tuesday, 11 February 2025 to celebrate Safer Internet Day with actions taking place right across the globe.

  • Hybrid

Implementation of the European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids+ (BIK+ strategy).
© BIK
  • Knowledge hub insight

The new BIK Knowledge Hub: the European central access point for information, evidence, policy and practice insights

Upon entering the Knowledge hub on the new and relaunched Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, users are greeted with a comprehensive overview of this new resource's different features and components. It serves as a one-stop destination for accessing a wide array of resources and insights supporting the monitoring of the impact of the digital transformation on the well-being of children and young people in Europe.
BIK+
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  • BIK news

The first BIK+ strategy evaluation

On Wednesday, 11 May 2022, the European Commission adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), which aims to improve age-appropriate digital services and ensure that every child is protected, empowered, and respected online.

National trends, issues and initiatives

SIC
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BIK Knowledge hub
Explore the central access point for information, evidence, and policy insights on the impact of digital transformation on the lives of children and young people.
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Safer Internet Centres
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Safer Internet Centres
Connect with your national Safer Internet Centre (SIC) to access resources and sources of support, providing awareness raising, helpline, hotline and youth participation services.
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Ensuring digital well-being for adolescents

Romania

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Analogue and digital go hand in hand

Denmark

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ADWeeks2024 campaign promoted internet safety in Lithuania

Lithuania

Young people sitting on the floor with digital devices

Ensuring digital well-being for adolescents

Romania

Group of adolescents discussing around a magazine

Analogue and digital go hand in hand

Denmark

A group of five young people all holding their own smartphone and looking at it.

ADWeeks2024 campaign promoted internet safety in Lithuania

Lithuania

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Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

Making youth voices heard
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A key priority under BIK is for young people to voice their opinions to various stakeholders to develop online safety guidance, learning and campaigning materials, and contribute to decision-making processes to help create a better internet.
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Learning corners

Learn about the issues that matter to you with learning modules and deep dives into a range of digital citizenship and online safety topics.
Children and youth
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Children and youth

Discover advice and resources to help you navigate the online world, along with insights into the work of BIK youth across Europe.

Parents and caregivers
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Parents and caregivers

Explore information and resources to help you support your children to have positive online experiences.

Teachers and educators
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Teachers and educators

Browse materials for teachers, educators and other adults who support young people’s online experiences in professional settings.

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    Latest news

    Child watching violent imaging
    French Safer Internet Centre 2 December 2024
    Ultra-violence on your smartphones: How to protect your children?

    A concerning trend among school-age children is the exposure to ultra-violent scenes (torture, beheadings, war scenes) on their smartphones. Alarmingly, 25 per cent of 11 to 18 year olds are engaging in this disturbing behaviour. These scenes, often shared on platforms like Reddit, Telegram, Discord, or even social networks like X (formerly Twitter), are part of a troubling challenge where young people test their limits by watching extremely traumatic images. These include footage of drug cartels torturing opponents, terrorists attacking, and torturers murdering convicts.

    Safer Internet Forum 2024
    BIK Team 21 November 2024
    Safer Internet Forum 2024 is here!

    The annual Safer Internet Forum is dedicated to initiatives related to developing digital skills for children, parents and teachers, while also paying attention to the needs of vulnerable children.

    Age assurance promo
    BIK Team 21 November 2024
    Guide to age assurance section: updated resources now available!

    Young people interact with the digital world daily. Whether they’re gaming, chatting with friends, or seeking homework help, they make the most of the countless opportunities for learning and connection that the internet offers. However, this also exposes children and adolescents to risks, such as harmful or age-inappropriate content, often when they least expect it.

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    BIK Team 16 November 2024
    International Day of Tolerance

    Since 1995, 16 November has been observed as the International Day of Tolerance (also referred to as Tolerance Day). On this day, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) adopted its Declaration of Principles on Tolerance.

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