Safer Internet Day

16/10/2026

Has a young person in your life gone quiet, avoided their phone, or seemed upset after being online? Cyberbullying isn't always easy to spot, and it's not always easy to know what to say. 🤝

🎥 You don't need to have all the answers. Safer Internet Centre helplines offer free, confidential support to parents, carers and educators. They can help you understand what's happening, start the conversation, and find the right next steps to support the young person by your side.

Find your national helpline 👇
🔗 https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/online-abuse-get-help-report

16/10/2026

🌐 This week, the Insafe network met online for its bi-annual Training meeting!

Over three mornings, Safer Internet Centres from across Europe exchanged on:
🇪🇺 The proposed EU KIDS Act
📊 New EU Kids Online research on age bans and social media
🤖 AI literacy and the risks of agentic AI for young people

Read more 👉 https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/insafe-network-meets-discuss-latest-eu-policy-developments-child-online-safety-and-risks-and

15/10/2026

🤖 Help the JRC understand how young people use AI chatbots

More and more young people turn to ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or character chatbots for advice and even emotional support. But how much do they trust these tools, and what does it mean for their relationships with parents and carers?

The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) is studying exactly this, and needs young people’s input. If you’re a parent, carer, teacher or youth worker, please share this survey with the young people in your life aged 13–25 who have used an AI chatbot.

⏱️ About 15 minutes, fully anonymous
📅 Deadline: 15 November 2026

👉 Survey link: https://algorithmic-transparency.ec.europa.eu/news/new-research-survey-young-users-ai-chatbots-2026-07-10_en

The Joint Research Centre is conducting a study to understand how adolescents and young people across the EU use, perceive and trust AI chatbots for emotional support and life advice.

15/10/2026

📅 Save the date! Safer Internet Day 2027 is on Tuesday, 9 February, with activities running all month long under the theme "Together for a better internet."
Stay tuned 👉 https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en

14/10/2026

📢 Registration is open for !

🗓️ 3 Dec | 📍 Brussels & online
Theme: Balancing protection and empowerment online 🌐

Join us to shape the future of online safety in Europe 👉 https://live.eventtia.com/en/sif-2026

14/10/2026

Cyberbullying can affect anyone: young people, parents, carers and educators alike. 💙

Safer Internet Centre helplines offer free and confidential support to anyone affected, whether you’re experiencing it yourself or helping someone who is. 🎥 Our video shows how they can help.

No one has to face it alone. Find your national helpline 👇
https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/online-abuse-get-help-report

13/10/2026

📰 New article: 1 in 6 children aged 9–16 in Europe say they’ve been bullied online, according to the latest EU Kids Online findings.

Cyberbullying remains one of the biggest challenges young people face online, and tackling it takes coordinated prevention and education across countries.

Read more 👇
🔗 https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/news/france-and-germany-team-tackle-cyberbullying-through-launch-stop-violence-serious-game

12/10/2026

Last but not least in our round-up of the most voted entries! 🎉
Sophia-Maria's submission to the young voices against cyberbullying youth contest captured your attention with a powerful reminder: kindness online is everyone's responsibility. 💙

🎬 Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRunyldhY4U

👉 Explore all the youth contest entries: https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/campaigns/notonourfeed/youth

This video was created as part of the youth contest, ...

12/10/2026

Someone making you feel bad online? Mean comments, embarrassing posts shared without your OK, being left out of group chats on purpose… it can really get to you. And it's not your fault. 💙

🎥 You don't have to deal with it on your own. Safer Internet Centre helplines are free and confidential, so you can talk to someone who gets it, without judgement. They can help you figure out what to do next, from blocking and reporting to talking to someone you trust.

Find your national helpline 👇
🔗 https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/online-abuse-get-help-report

10/10/2026

Another favourite from the youth contest! 🌟
Héctor's entry was one of the most voted, showing that speaking up against cyberbullying can make a real difference. 💪
🎬 Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbQx5QI_EVA
👉 Explore all the youth contest entries: https://better-internet-for-kids.europa.eu/en/campaigns/notonourfeed/youth

This video was created as part of the youth contest, ...