Safer Internet Day: 8th February 

It is a European Union's (EU's)-wide initiative that is celebrated on 8 February (Tuesday) to promote a safer Internet for all users, mainly children, and young people.

Theme:

This year's theme is "Together for a better internet". 

It focuses on all stakeholders to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, mainly for children and young people.

History:

This year marks the 19th edition of Safer Internet Day. The day was started as an initiative of the European Union's (EU's) SafeBorders project in 2004. It was taken up by the Insafe network as one of its earliest actions in 2005. The day celebrated in approximately 200 countries and territories across the globe.The main purpose behind celebrating the day was to spread awareness about emerging online issues and current concerns.

 

About Safer Internet Centres and Safer Internet Day Committees:

Insafe is a European network and is for Safer Internet Centres (SICs). Each and every national Centre spread awareness and educational campaigns run a helpline and also works closely with youth to ensure an evidence-based, multi-stakeholder approach to creating a better internet.

The concept of Safer Internet Day Committees was introduced in 2009 with an aim to strengthen the bonds with countries outside the network and to promote a campaign across the globe. Nowadays, more than 100 SID Committees are working closely with the Safer Internet Day Coordination Team which is based at the heart of the European Union in Brussels.

Therefore, Safer Internet Day was celebrated worldwide in February to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. The day also inspires a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically, and creatively.

Reference:

https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/safer-internet-day-1644253030-1

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