Thousands of people in Ireland participated in Safer Internet Day 2021. Although circumstances were different this year, students, schools and organisations adapted to the situation and organised virtual activities and events to engage in meaningful celebrations to help create a safer and better internet for all, especially young people. A wide range of events took place in Ireland to mark Safer Internet Day, and here are some of the highlights.
As part of Safer Internet Day 2021, the Irish Safer Internet Centre hosted a series of free online safety webinars for parents and educators. All webinars are free to attend simply register via the links below.
As we spend more time on the internet, here are useful remote activities you could do to promote online wellbeing for Safer Internet Day.
This year for Safer Internet Day 2021, #BeKindOnline highlights the importance of respectful online communication and a sense of care and empathy for others, and encourages people to manage their online wellbeing.
Safer Internet Day activities may look a little different this year as we adapt to Covid-19 restrictions, but #SID2021 can still be a fun, vibrant and engaging celebration!
Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.
Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.
The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children’s education.
Sometimes you might unwittingly stumble across illegal online content like child abuse imagery. Always remember: you can report it and get it removed using Hotline.ie.
Hotline.ie exists to combat the distribution and proliferation of illegal content, like child sexual
abuse content, in conjunction with police and Internet Industry