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Balancing the right to privacy with the children's right to protection from online sexual exploitation

The study ‘Balancing the right to privacy with the children's right to protection from online sexual exploitation’ by terre des hommes Netherlands fin…

First evaluation of the European strategy for a better internet for kids (BIK+)

The primary objective of the evaluation was to review and assess the progress and success of the BIK+ strategy since its adoption in May 2022, identify emerging risks and new challenges, and propose actionable recommendations for improvement.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Estimates of childhood exposure to online sexual harms and their risk factors

Estimates of childhood exposure to online sexual harms and their risk factors

This WeProtect Global Alliance study, conducted by Economist Impact (EI), explores the experiences of more than 5,000 18 to 20 year olds who had regular access to the internetas children to understand their experiences of and exposure to online sexual harms during childhood.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Why Children Are Unsafe In Cyberspace

Why Children Are Unsafe In Cyberspace

The study offers a global overview of children's and carers' perceptions of risks in the digital environment and provides advice on how these can be countered. The categorisation and evaluation of the results do not necessarily reflect the views of the project.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: VOICE: Perspektiven von Kindern und Erziehenden auf Online-Sicherheit

VOICE: Speaking up for change Children’s and caregivers’ voices for safer online experiences

In April 2024, ECPAT International, terre des hommes Netherlands and Eurochild together presented the VOICE study in Brussels. In the study, children and parents were asked about their views, opinions and experiences regarding children's safety online. You can find more information in our article here.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: Tech Plattforms Used by Online Child Sexual Abuse Offenders Research Report with Actionable Recommendations for the Tech Industry

Tech Plattforms Used by Online Child Sexual Abuse Offenders

The research report offers an unprecedented insight into the behavioral patterns and habits of online offenders with recommendations for action for platform providers to prevent sexual violence against children online. Further information can be found in our article "Measures required to protect children from sexual violence online".

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Website: Global Kids Online

Global Kids Online is an international research project that aims to generate and sustain a rigorous cross-national evidence base around children’s use of the internet by creating a global network of researchers and experts.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: CSAM Users in the Dark Web Redirection Survey Report

CSAM Users in the DarkWeb

The ReDirection Survey Report reveals unprecedented findings from Protect Children’s surveys in the dark web on CSAM users. This new information is invaluable in enhancing global child protection efforts and strengthening the fight to protect children from sexual violence online.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: 4. BIK Policy Karte

4. BIK Policy Map

The Better Internet for Kids (BIK) Map was created to compare and exchange knowledge on policy making and implementation in EU Member States on the themes and recommendations of the European Strategy for a Better Internet for Children. The fourth report of the series was released in May 2023.

[Translate to Englisch:] Ansicht: JIM-Studie 2021 - Jugend, Information, Medien Basisuntersuchung zum Medienumgang 12- bis 19-Jähriger

JIM-Study 2021 - Youth, Information, Media

JIM-Study 2021 - Youth, Information, Media

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