About Insafe
Insafe, a European Commission funded project, is
a network of national nodes that coordinate Internet safety awareness
in Europe to help parents and teachers guide children in safe
exploration of the World.
Insafe Mission Statement
The mission of the Insafe cooperation network is to empower citizens to
use the Internet, as well as other information and communication
technologies, safely and effectively.
Insafe promotes positive, ethical use of online information and
communication technologies. The network calls for shared responsibility
for the protection of the rights and needs of citizens, in particular
children and youths, by government, educators, parents, media, industry
and all other relevant actors.
Insafe partners work closely together to share best practice,
information and resources. The network will interact 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 will monitor and address emerging trends, while seeking to reinforce the image of the Internet as a place to learn. It will raise awareness on 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.
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