Skip to main content
European Union flag
Log in
Community Message
Membership to the Community Portal is only available to Community members.
Select Accept to continue to the Login page.

Better Internet for Kids

Online abuse – get help, report it!

Contact a helpline
1 of 5
© BIK
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.

Read more about youth activities
© BIK
Safer Internet Day

The celebrations for this year may be over, but be sure to mark your calendar for Safer Internet Day 2026, Tuesday 10 February!

Get involved
© BIK
AdWiseOnline

BIK's campaign on manipulative in-game marketing practices

Support AdWiseOnline!
MOOC: Child Online Safety

If you're an educator, school administrator, or youth professional, then this free online course is for you! Discover insights into helpful tools, resources, and European initiatives.

Join the MOOC
© BIK
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.

Read more about Better Internet for Kids
© BIK
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.

Read more about youth activities
© BIK
Safer Internet Day

The celebrations for this year may be over, but be sure to mark your calendar for Safer Internet Day 2026, Tuesday 10 February!

Get involved

In the spotlight

  • training

Insafe-INHOPE joint training meeting

The Insafe-INHOPE joint training meeting will take place in Amsterdam on 19-20 March 2025.The training meeting takes place twice a year, and it is an important part of knowledge and capacity-building activities of the Insafe and INHOPE networks.  

  • Face to face

  • deep dive

Manipulative marketing in games

Do you and your child know how to spot persuasive digital marketing tactics in apps and games? Check out this learning module to learn how to support and protect your family.
  • BIK news

Worldwide celebrations for Safer Internet Day 2025

Highlights from this year’s Safer Internet DayThe 22nd edition of Safer Internet Day was once again packed with new initiatives and activities. First of all, this edition has a completely new appearance: as part of the wider redevelopment of the Better Internet for Kids (BIK) platform, there’s now a brand new Safer Internet Day website, and more importantly, a new SID mascot, Ally!
© BIK
  • 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

  • training

Insafe-INHOPE joint training meeting

The Insafe-INHOPE joint training meeting will take place in Amsterdam on 19-20 March 2025.The training meeting takes place twice a year, and it is an important part of knowledge and capacity-building activities of the Insafe and INHOPE networks.  

  • Face to face

National trends, issues and initiatives

© BIK
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.
View more
© BIK
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.
What do we do after AI takes over?

Finland

How can online gaming be a safer environment for everyone?

Netherlands

Trainings on hate speech and online human rights

Portugal

What do we do after AI takes over?

Finland

  • 1 of 3

Safer Internet Forum 2023 wrap up

Making youth voices heard
© BIK
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.
See all BIK highlights

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.
© BIK

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.

© BIK

Parents and caregivers

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

© BIK

Teachers and educators

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

© BIK
© BIK
Stay informed

Read the quarterly Better Internet for Kids bulletin for all the latest news.

Subscribe Browse previous editions

Upcoming events

international day

International Day of Happiness 2025

Online

See all events

Latest news

Norwegian Media Authority 18 March 2025

Harmful and illegal content on social media: what children encounter and how to talk to them

Your child has probably been sent images or videos they wish they hadn’t seen. Images depicting nudity, harassment and violence can suddenly appear in their feed. It is crucial for children and young people to understand that the laws governing society also apply online.  Surveys by the Norwegian Media Authority show that many young people have become accustomed to seeing harmful and illegal content on social media.  

Albanian Safer Internet Centre 18 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: Albania

At a time when child online safety has become an increasingly complex challenge, iSIGURT.al and ALO 116 111 have built a broad institutional cooperation model to address digital risks. This model has proven to be highly effective in identifying and shutting down harmful websites, as well as tracking individuals responsible for inciting online violence. The collaboration with the State Police and the Cybercrime Unit of the Local Police Directorate in every district of Albania has demonstrated that an integrated and coordinated approach is key to protecting children in the digital space.

Norwegian Safer Internet Centre 17 March 2025

What happens when you report someone on social media?

Have you received images or videos that you wish you hadn’t seen? We explain how to report harmful content and why you should do this.  Have you received violent videos on social media? Or have you received a nude image in a direct message (DM) or a group, without asking for it?  The Norwegian Penal Code states that this is illegal. It is therefore important that you report this when it happens.The person you are reporting will not know it was you  

Cyprus Safer Internet Centre 17 March 2025

Safer Internet Centres celebrate SID 2025: Cyprus

On Tuesday, 11 February 2025, Cyprus joined the global movement for a safer digital world by celebrating Safer Internet Day (SID) under the theme “Together for a better internet.” Organised by the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute of the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth, in collaboration with CyberSafety partners, the event engaged students, educators, and parents from across the country. Through dynamic presentations, interactive workshops, and creative competitions, SID 2025 successfully promoted digital literacy, online safety, and responsible digital citizenship.  

See all news