Safer Internet Day: A day to improve children's online safety
On every second Tuesday in February, the whole world celebrates Safer Internet Day. This is an annual campaign to raise awareness and provide education on how to be safer online. The aim is to bring children, young people, parents, teachers, police and industry together to make the online world a safer place for everyone.
In a world where more and more activities are taking place online, it is more important than ever to be aware of the dangers of the internet. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable and can become victims of cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, identity theft and other online dangers. Safer Internet Day is therefore supported worldwide by governments, non-profit organizations, industry and the media. In the past, Cyber4Z gave a presentation at the Eckartcollege high school about cybersecurity and how important it is to start early.
Safe online behaviour
Safer Internet Day aims to help children and young people understand how to behave more safely online. This includes limiting sharing of personal information, refusing to meet strangers you've met online, and always being alert to online threats.
Talk about it
Parents, teachers and other adults can also help by talking about online safety and making sure children and young people are aware of the dangers of the internet. This also means that adults need to be aware of the online activities of children and young people and always be on the lookout for any sign of cyberbullying or other online dangers.
In summary, Safer Internet Day is an important campaign to improve the online safety of children and young people. By raising awareness and providing education, we hope to create a safer online world for everyone. Let's work together for a safer internet for all children and young people.
