The German Safer Internet Centre has celebrated 30 years of successfully running a programme in which young people who are trained youth counsellors volunteer to operate a helpline to help their peers.

The Insafe network of helplines collects data about the types of calls they receive and this is analysed every three months in order to look at possible trends and emerging issues.

Linka bezpečí, the crisis intervention for children in the Czech Republic, has been operating for 30 years. Children's problems have changed in that time and online issues are increasing.

In the third quarter of 2024, INHOPE hotlines across the European Union (EU) continued their critical mission to combat online child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

The #MediaSmartOnline campaign aims to spotlight media literacy actions, initiatives and resources across Europe, thanks to the cooperation of the Insafe network of Safer Internet Centres (SICs). As the campaign has now just finished its first, full roll-out all over Europe, we look back at the main highlights and successes.

While the EC’s focus is far-ranging, there is a clear focus on the safety of young people online. How do these priorities align with those of Better Internet for Kids?

Greece's Safer Internet Centre, SafeLine.gr is advancing its role in Europe’s effort to combat illegal online content faster and effectively and is now the first officially recognised Trusted Flagger in Greece.

Award-winning resources from the French Safer Internet Centre, which empower young people and families in their digital journeys, are now available in English!

Sofia is a member of the youth who were present at the Safer Internet Forum 2024 and in this article, she shares her experience of this year's Forum.