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Insafe is a European network of Awareness Centres promoting safer and better usage of internet. It is co-funded by the Safer Internet Plus Programme. [1]
The mission of the Insafe cooperation network is to empower citizens to use the Internet and other online technologies positively, safely, and effectively. The network calls for shared responsibility for the protection of the rights and needs of citizens (children in particular) with the government, educators, parents, media, and all other relevant actors. Particular emphasis is given to the elimination of child pornography. Insafe partners work closely together to share best practices, information, and resources. The network interacts with industry, schools, and families with the aim of empowering people to bridge the digital divide between home and school and between generations.
Insafe partners monitor and address emerging trends while seeking to reinforce the image of the web as a place to learn. They endeavour to raise awareness about reporting harmful or illegal content and services. Through close cooperation between partners and other actors, Insafe aims to raise Internet safety-awareness standards and support the development of information literacy for all. [2]
Each country in the Insafe network has a national Awareness Centre [3] which is responsible for implementing campaigns, coordinating actions, developing synergy at the national level, and working in close co-operation with all relevant actors at European, regional and local level.
Both Insafe and all National Centres enjoy funding from the Safer internet Program [4] of the European Commission.
European Schoolnet has been granted the role of Coordinator of the network at the European level.
The Insafe network organises the Safer Internet Day, which has taken place annually on the second day of the second week of February since 2004 [5] and also involves numerous countries outside Europe. In 2022, the theme for Safer Internet Day was "Improving Well-Being Online"; focusing on cyberbullying, misinformation, and youth activism. [6]
Tet is a Latvian internet service provider, telecommunications, technology and entertainment company. It has also been an electricity service provider since 2017.
The Naukowa i Akademicka Sieć Komputerowa or NASK is a Polish research and development organization and data networks operator.
Youth empowerment is a process where children and young people are encouraged to take charge of their lives. They do this by addressing their situation and then take action in order to improve their access to resources and transform their consciousness through their beliefs, values, and attitudes. Youth empowerment aims to improve quality of life. Youth empowerment is achieved through participation in youth empowerment programs. However scholars argue that children's rights implementation should go beyond learning about formal rights and procedures to give birth to a concrete experience of rights. There are numerous models that youth empowerment programs use that help youth achieve empowerment. A variety of youth empowerment initiatives are underway around the world. These programs can be through non-profit organizations, government organizations, schools or private organizations.
Child grooming refers to actions or behaviors used to establish an emotional connection with a child under the age of consent, and sometimes the child's family, to lower the child's inhibitions with the objective of sexual abuse. Child grooming can occur in various settings, including online, in person, and through other means of communication. Children who are groomed may experience mental health issues, including "anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and suicidal thoughts."
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The use of the Internet in Iceland places Iceland among the top countries in the world in terms of Internet deployment and use. The use of the Internet in Iceland is widespread. Iceland has been at the forefront of adopting new internet access technologies, starting in the early 1990s with dial-up connections. Today, 1 Gbit/s speeds are available to 90% of citizens through full-fibre networks. Iceland has 168.2 Tbit/s of submarine bandwidth capacity through 4 cables.
The North–South Centre, officially the European Centre for Global Interdependence and Solidarity, is a Partial Agreement of the Council of Europe, the oldest political organisation of European states.
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The Alliance for Safe Children (TASC) is a non-profit organization formed in 2002 to address the issue of child injury in the developing world. The founder is Pete Peterson, former United States Ambassador to Vietnam. Michael Linnon is the technical director.
The Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) is an international nonprofit organization. It is registered as a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit charity in the United States and a registered charity in the United Kingdom. FOSI was founded in February 2007 by Stephen Balkam, who had created the Internet Content Rating Association (ICRA). FOSI is chaired by Dave Pierce, Vice President of Public Affairs, NCTA.
The Cyprus Safer Internet Helpline is a service provided by the Cyprus Safer Internet Center project, coordinated by the Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute (CNTI). The Helpline ensures that not only children and adolescents but also adults have the opportunity to converse with experts in case they experience something negative on the Internet. Educated psychologists provide support and essential advice so that the crisis is overcome and the situation is confronted. Members of the public can reach the helpline at the number 7000 0 116. The communication is completely confidential and anonymous.
Childnet International is a registered UK charity that aims to make the internet a safe place for children and young people.
The Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute (CNTI) is a non-profit, non-Governmental independent organization active in programs with future orientation in areas related to human brain-modern technology-social transformation and the repercussions of relevant research for humanity.
Future Worlds Center (FWC) is a non-profit, non-Governmental independent organization active in programs with future orientation in areas related to positive social change, social entrepreneurship and transformation.
MediaSmarts is a Canadian non-profit organization and registered charity based in Ottawa, Ontario, that focuses on digital and media literacy programs and resources. In particular, the organization promotes critical thinking via educational resources and analyzes the content of various types of mass media.
Public Broadcasting of Latvia is a publicly funded radio and television organization operated by both of Latvia's public broadcasters – Latvian Television and Radio Latvia. LSM provides news, analysis, culture, entertainment and new experimental content, produced mainly by Latvian Television and Radio Latvia, and by the portal’s editorial personnel. The site was launched on 3 February 2013. LSM content is also available in Russian and English. News content in English was made available from 1 July 2014.
Internet Matters is a not-for-profit organisation based in London, England. Launched in May 2014 by the United Kingdom's largest internet service providers BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media, the organisation offers child internet safety advice to parents, carers and professionals.
KidzSearch.com is an American visual child-safe search engine and web portal powered by Google Programmable Search Engine with academic autocomplete that emphasizes safety for children. It uses Google's SafeSearch technology with additional search term filtering for added safety. Search results are customized by pushing age-appropriate content higher up in their search results. Large thumbnails are provided to make results more visual and easier to understand for children. It has many features, including an online encyclopedia with 200,000 articles powered by MediaWiki.
Guardians of the Children Canada is a Canadian Charitable founded in 2014 Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. As of 2019, the organization has members in five Canadian provinces. The organization is composed of chapters of recreational motorcyclists across Canada. Each chapter works locally with children and parents to help victims and raise awareness of child abuse and bullying.
