Safer Internet Day 2023: Empowering Kids and Families for a Safer Internet

Save the date for Safer Internet Day 2023, which will take place on Tuesday, 7 February 2023, the 20th edition of the campaign!

Safer Internet Day is marked every February in over 150 countries worldwide, with the theme of “Together for a better internet.” Each year, it invites stakeholders to join forces and do their best to provide a better internet for children and young people.

Many cybersecurity professionals argue that families are essential to “making space for conversations about life online.” This is especially important as our lives have become increasingly interconnected. Our kids use social media and messaging platforms to communicate with friends, play online games, or visit virtual classrooms. Besides the benefits and opportunities offered by the internet, dangers and risks are looming. It is, hence, important to sit down with your kids and loved ones and hold honest and open discussions about these online dangers.

Cyberbullying

Although bullying comes in many forms – verbal and physical – it is cyberbullying that is most dangerous since bullies leverage social media to damage the mental and psychological health of their victims. The consequences can be serious, but there are steps we can to make a difference. We should no longer be bystanders to cyberbullying phenomena. The best defense is to talk to family, teachers, or any other trusted adult and report any instance or suspicion of cyberbullying. Families can play an essential role in limiting the number of cyberbullying incidents.

Mis- and Disinformation

Mis- and disinformation is a fundamental societal issue that affects not only our kids but all members of a di

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