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Safer Internet Day was celebrated in 27 countries across Europe and beyond on 8 February 2005.
The Safer Internet Day represents an effort by a global community of awareness-raising partners to promote a safer Internet for all of its users, especially young people. The days’ events are conducted under the patronage of European Commissioner Viviane Reding.
 Message from Commissioner Reding
“As European Commissioner for Information Society and Media, the safety of children using all media is a major concern for me. I am very glad that a new Safer Internet Day is being organised in 2005, following the successful first event in 2004. I hope that it becomes an annual event. I am delighted to be the patron of the competition for school children which is being launched today as part of the activities in Europe and beyond.
The European Commission will continue to encourage raising awareness of safer use of the Internet, thanks to the new Safer Internet plus programme 2005-2008, part of a coherent and consistent policy on children and media agreed with the full backing of the European Parliament and the Council.”
Key Safer Internet Day Events
Insafe, the European network of national Internet safety awareness nodes, officially launched its new portal on Safer Internet Day. This portal will develop into a reference point for Internet safety, bringing together news and resources from national partners across Europe.
The portal is online at: http://www.saferinternet.org
In addition, a newsletter was launched, to bring the latest information on current and emerging technologies to the general and specialist public. It highlights pertinent issues and events in the field of Internet safety awareness.
Story-telling Contest
The highlight of Safer Internet Day activities is the launch of the storytelling competition under the patronage of Commissioner Reding. Children from 9 to 15 are invited to write digital stories on the theme of safer Internet. National winners from the 17 participating countries will take part in a European Grand Final. The very best story will be published in a colourful children’s book to be distributed worldwide.
To see the full list of events organised by Insafe members and worldwide partners from as far afield as Russia, Singapore and Australia see http://www.saferinternet.org.
About Insafe
The Insafe network coordinates Internet safety awareness throughout Europe in partnership with national Safer Internet awareness nodes. It raises the impact of Internet safety actions by facilitating the exchange of information and resources between national awareness nodes.
Insafe is operated by European Schoolnet and is co-funded by the European Commission’s Safer Internet Programme.
About European Schoolnet
European Schoolnet (www.eun.org) is a unique international partnership of 26 Ministries of Education developing learning for schools, teachers and pupils across Europe and beyond. We provide insight into the use of ICT (information and communications technology) in Europe for policy-makers and education professionals. This goal is achieved through communication and information exchange at all levels of school education using innovative technologies, and by acting as a gateway to national and regional school networks.
Events to celebrate Safer Internet Day 2005
Under the patronage of Viviane Reding, Member of the European Commission responsible for Information Society
Insafe: coordinator of network and of Safer Internet Day
Launch of website www.saferinternet.org
Launch of Insafe newsletter
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
Janice.Richardson@eun.org
Australia: Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
Media release
Launch of Cybersafe Schools project, module II
lmacdonell@netalert.net.au
Austria: Press release
hechenberger@oiaat.at
Belgium Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
Press release
Pascale.recht@crioc.be
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Press release
Web media release
Babic.d@mediaplan.ba
Bulgaria: Web release at www.mtc.government.bg and www.arcfund.net
sspasova@mtc.government.bg or dinka.dinkova@online.bg
Canada: Web media release at www.media-awareness.ca
cwing@media-awareness.ca
Cyprus: Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
Launch of website at http://grid.ucy.ac.cy/safeweb
Press release
Distribution of promotional material to schools
mpoveda@ucy.ac.cy
Czech Republic:
Press conference under the auspices of Deputy Minister of Education
Web releases at www.safer-internet.cz and www.egram.cz
Distribution of information kit for pupils and teachers
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
zalis@602.cz
Denmark: Go-Card postcard campaign for parents, teachers and kids
Launch of IT in the Public School project
Press release
Launch of national awareness website at www.medieraadet.dk
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
bb.medi@dfi.dk
Finland: Parliamentary “Top” seminar in for experts and researchers
Launch of awareness campaign for schools
Launch of Safer Internet school quiz
Press release and dissemination of Safer Internet material
Advertisements on TV, radio and in press
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
suvi.kuikka@pela.fi
France: Press release to promote the launch of French Safer Internet programme
Web release on www.educaunet.org and www.pointdecontact.net
Launch of Tour de France secondary school awareness campaign
Press conference with Ministry of Industry
Launch of AFA Net+sur campaign
clemi@clemi.org
Pierre.perez@education.gouv.fr
mjaniaud@afa-france.com AFA (Association des fournisseurs d’accès)
Germany: Press release to promote German launch of Safer Internet campaign
Behrens@lpr-online.de
Greece: Press conference on Insafe network and Safer Internet Programme
Information release to Education, Culture, Consumer Affairs ministries
Media release in magazines, press, on TV, radio
Public dissemination of promotional material
Mystery event on city square in Thessalonica
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
Launch of new Safer Internet website at www.saferinternet.gr
Tanya@ekato.org
Hungary: Video-recorded Internet safety focus sessions in schools
Public round-table discussions with presentation of video excerpts
Press release, announcement of Schoolnet Summer camps in July
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
fhargitai@matisz.hu
Iceland: Media event: formal presentation of safer Internet programme to Ministers of Education, Culture and Science
Official integration of Safer Internet Programme in schools
Classroom of the Future lecture session in Iceland University of Education
Public presentation of the Icelandic hotline
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
annams@heimiliogskoli.is or grimur@heimiliogskoli.is
Ireland: Press release
Official launch of national Safer Internet awareness node in schools
Nation-wide Internet safety training sessions by specialist support groups
eNewsletter on Internet safety disseminated to every school in country
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
mobyrne@ncte.ie
Italy: Press release
Public presentation of EASY (national Safer Internet aware node)
Launch of EASY tour – itinerant exhibition on Internet & new technologies
Public release of Teachers’ Guidelines for classroom use of ICT
Information meeting in secondary schools on Internet safety
Launch of student focus groups for creation of peer-to-peer material & activities
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
laura.galli@adiconsum.it
Lithuania: Media release with radio and TV coverage
Rasa.vaituleviciene@bite.lt
Malta: Press release
josef.a.vella@gov.mt
Netherlands: Press release by the Minister of Economic Affairs
Launch of version 2 of the national safety website at www.surfopsafe.nl
Mailing to stakeholder organisations
Launch of new brochure
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
info@surfopsafe.nl
Norway: Press release: new research on children and new media
Launch of new Internet safety web portal
Launch of TV advertising campaign
Launch of Children’s Safer Internet panel
Nation-wide launch of 4 new interactive educational tools to primary schools
Elisabeth.staksrud@medietilsynet.no
Poland: Press release
Media conference: latest research on Internet Safety
Launch of 2nd edition of nation-wide educational campaign Child in the Web
Launch of Sieciaki interactive web service for youngsters
Launch of Safer Internet project in Poland on www.saferinternet.pl
Focus events in selected schools and Internet cafés across Poland
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
lwojtasik@fdn.pl
Portugal: Media release
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
Nation-wide information campaign to education sector, municipalities, etc.
ida.brandao@giase.min-edu.pt
Russia: Press conference: child protection & scope of European Safer Internet actions (efimova@duma.gov.ru)
Press conference for launch of Child in the Web educational campaign
Media release
Launch of work programmes with authorities in Chelyabinsk & region
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
Announcements on TV, radio and in written press
plaste@chel.surnet.ru
Serbia: Media release
theart@yubc.net
Singapore: Web announcement on www.pagi.org.sg to highlight event
Display of recent online safety initiatives for parents and children
Tania_patricia_lim@mda.gov.sg or Ashanti_devi@mda.gov.sg
Slovenia: Media release
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
tanja@ris.org
Spain: Press conference with major Spanish ISPs &Child Ombudsman
Media events in 250 cyber cafés with free Internet minutes for children
Distribution of promotional material
gcanovas@protegeles.com
Sweden: Press release
Launch of children’s Safer Internet reference panel
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
ann-katrin.ageback@educult.ministry.se
United Kingdom: Full-day conference on Young people’s use of mobile technology
Press release
Launch of Insafe story-telling contest
ro-connell@uclan.ac.uk
Other organizations
Belgacom Skynet
Web release
Launch of Magic Desktop on www.kidcity.be (exclusively for ADSL)
Launch of Insafe story-telling house on www.kidcity.be
jeroen.vandenbroek@team.skynet.be
thierry.bouckaert@belgacom.be
Childnet InternationalLaunch of new Chatdanger website, www.chatdanger.com
will@childnet-int.org
Council of Europe
Web release at www.coe.int and link to Insafe site
lee.hibbard@coe.int
European Schoolnet (coordinator of Insafe network)
Web release at www.eun.org and link to Insafe site
ulf.lundin@eun.org
EuroISPA
Web release on national ISPA sites and link to Insafe site
richard.nash@euroispa.org
INHOPE Hotline network
Press release
Web page providing links to Insafe national nodes
cormac.callanan@inhope.org
ICRA Internet Content Rating Association
Press release
Launch of upgraded content labeling system at www.icra.org
phil.archer@icra.org
MSN Europe
National support for Safer Internet Day events in 6 European countries: France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, UK, and additionally Canada
See local www.msn.com websites for more details
shereenm@microsoft.com ormsninternationalteam@redconsultancy.com
Organisations celebrating Safer Internet Day 2005
Organised under the patronage of Viviane Reding, Member of the European Commission responsible for Information Society
Throughout the day of 8th February, more than 50 organisations across the world will progressively link up to the new Insafe portal at www.saferinternet.org
Australia: NetAlert Limited
www.netalert.net.au
lmacdonnell@netalert.net.au
Austria: Österreichisches Institut für angewandte Telekommunikation (ÖIAT)
Internet Service Provider Austria (ISPA)
www.ispa.at
hechenberger@oiat.at
Belgium: Centre for Research and Information for Consumer Organisations
Centre for Equal Opportunities and Opposition to Racism
Child Focus
European Centre for Missing and Sexually Exploited Children
Information and Advice Centre on Harmful Sectarian Organisations
Internet Service Provider Association, Belgium
www.saferinternet.be
Pascale.recht@crioc.be
Bosnia-Herzegovina: Media Plan Institute
www.mediaplan.ba
Babic.d@mediaplan.ba
Bulgaria: Ministry of Transport and Communications
Applied Research and Communications Fund (ARC Fund)
www.mtc.government.bg
www.arcfund.net
sspasova@mtc.government.bg or dinka.dinkova@online.bg
Canada: Media-Awareness
www.media-awareness.ca
cwing@media-awareness.ca
Cyprus: University of Cyprus
http://grid.ucy.ac.cy/safeweb.
mpoveda@ucy.ac.cy
Czech Republic: Software602, a.s
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports
CZI, s.r.o.
www.safer-internet.cz
www.software602.cz
www.czi.cz
www.msmt.cz
zalis@602.cz
Denmark: Media Council for Children & Young People
www.medieraadet.dk
bb.medi@dfi.dk
Finland: Save the Children Finland
http://www.tietoturvakoulu.fi/
http://www.tietoturvaopas.fi/
http://www.pelastakaalapset.fi/nettivihje
http://www.savethechildren.fi/nettivihje
http://www.nettivihje.net
Childrens website at http://www.tiukula.fi
suvi.kuikka@pela.fi
France: Clemi
www.clemi.org/nouveau.html
www.educaunet.org
clemi@clemi.org
Délégation aux usages de l’Internet
www.delegation.internet.gouv.fr
Pierre.perez@education.gouv.fr
AFA (Association des fournisseurs d’accès et de services Internet)
www.pointdecontact.net
www.afa-france.com
mjaniaud@afa-france.com
Germany: Landeszentrale für private Rundfunkveranstalter
Landesanstalt für Medien
Ecmc, Europäisches Zentrum für Medienkompetenz
http://lpr-online.de
Behrens@lpr-online.de
Greece: Hellenic Consumer Organization (EKATO)
Extreme Media Solutions Ltd.
www.saferinternet.gr
Tanya@ekato.org
vsam@extremes.gr
Hungary: Friendly Internet Forum (BIF) - MTE, INFORUM and MATISZ
Ministry of Informatics
www.matisz.hu/rendezveny/2005/bif.html
fhargitai@matisz.hu
Iceland: Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Heimili og skoli – National Parent Association
www.saft.is
www.heimiliogskoli.is
annams@heimiliogskoli.is or grimur@heimiliogskoli.is
Ireland: National Centre for Technology in Education
www.ncet.ie
mobyrne@ncte.ie
Italy: Adiconsum - Italian Association for Consumers and Environment Protection Save the Children
www.saferinternetday.it
www.adiconsum.it
www.savethechildren.it
laura.galli@adiconsum.it
Lithuania: Bite GSM (Internet & telecommunications provider)
www.bite.lt
Rasa.vaituleviciene@bite.lt
Malta: Ministry for IT & Investment
Agenzija APPOGG
www.miti.gov.mt
josef.a.vella@gov.mt
Netherlands: Integral b.v.
www.surfopsafe.nl
info@surfopsafe.nl
Norway: Norwegian Media Authority
www.saftonline.no
www.saftonline.org
Elisabeth.staksrud@medietilsynet.no
Poland: FDN (Nobody’s Children Foundation)
NASK (Academic and Research Computer Network
www.saferinternetday.pl
www.sieciaki.pl
lwojtasik@fdn.pl
Portugal: Ministry of Education (GIASE)
4 partner ICT Competence Centres in Universities
- Nonio Competence Centre of the Minho University
- Nonio Competence Centre of Évora University
- Higher Education College of the University of Algarve
- Nonio Competence Centre of the University of Aveiro
http://www.giase.min-edu.pt/nonio/seguranet/index.htm
ida.brandao@giase.min-edu.pt
Russia: Russian Duma
Women’s Commonwealth, Chelyabinsk
www.duma.gov.ru
www.womencw.nm.ru
efimova@duma.gov.ru or vls05@mail.ru
Serbia: National Group for Internet
www.b92.net (coverage by TV B92)
theart@yubc.net
Singapore: Parents’ Advisory Group for the Internet (PAGi)
www.pagi.org.sg
Tania_patricia_lim@mda.gov.sg or Ashanti_devi@mda.gov.sg
Slovenia: University of Ljubljana:
Faculty of Social Sciences
Center for methodology and informatics
ARNES (Academic and Research Network of Slovenija)
www.ris.org and http://safe.ris.org
tanja@ris.org
Spain: Protegeles association
Terra Networks
www.protegeles.com
gcanovas@protegeles.com
Swedish Media Council (Medierådet)
Ministry of Education, Research and Culture
www. medieradet.se
www.saftonline.se
ann-katrin.ageback@educult.ministry.se
United Kingdom: Cyberspace Research Unit, UCLAN
www.uclan.ac.uk
ro-connell@uclan.ac.uk
Other organizations
Belgacom Skynet
www.kidcity.be; www.adsl.be; www.skynet.be
jeroen.vandenbroek@team.skynet.be
thierry.bouckaert@belgacom.be
Childnet International
www.childnet-int.org; www.chatdanger.com; www.kidsmart.org.uk
will@childnet-int.org
Council of Europe
www.coe.int
lee.hibbard@coe.int
European Schoolnet
www.eun.org
ulf.lundin@eun.org
EuroISPA
www.euroispa.org
richard@euroispa.org
INHOPE Hotline network
www.inhope.org
cormac.callanan@inhope.org
ICRA Internet Content Rating Association
www.icra.org
phil.archer@icra.org
MSN Europe
See relevant national or www.msn.com website
shereenm@microsoft.com or msninternationalteam@redconsultancy.com
Further information is available at Safer Internet web site
Contact address janice.richardson@eun.org
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