News Overview 2024

On the occasion of the international Safer Internet Day on February 6, 2024, Saferinternet.at presented the results of a new youth study on the topic of "Beauty ideals on the Internet". The study examines the effects of digital media use on young people's body-related self-image. The results show that the pressure on young people to conform to unrealistic body images is high. At the same time, the important role of parents and other caregivers in dealing with beauty ideals becomes clear.

On Safer Internet Day last week, anyone interested was able to ask their questions on the topic of "Let's talk about porn". The experts from the German Safer Internet Center (klicksafe, Nummer gegen Kummer, jugendschutz.net, eco e.V., and FSM) answered the incoming questions in a live chat. Experts from pro familia Munich and sexologist Magdalena Heinzl answered sex education questions. Around 100 questions on the topics of sexuality, sex education and the protection of children and young people were answered on Safer Internet Day. Here are five examples of questions from parents and teachers and our answers. Finally, we list suitable advice and reporting centers.

More than half of internet users are less likely to express their own political opinion and participate in discussions for fear of online hate. Sexualized attacks on social networks are part of everyday life for young women in particular. People with a visible migration background and queer people are also increasingly exposed to threats of violence and insults online. These are the findings of the representative study "Loud Hate - Quiet Retreat" published today. The survey is published by the Competence Network against Hate on the Net.

Safer Internet Day (SID) 2024 was celebrated worldwide on February 6. Together with numerous partners throughout Germany, klicksafe presented a wide range of activities and offers for young people, parents and educational professionals relating to pornography and sexual education online under the motto "Let's talk about porn".

Today is the day: We are celebrating Safer Internet Day (SID). Over 250 events have been registered for the campaign day across Germany. There's sure to be something for you too! The day of action will be accompanied on social media with the hashtags #SID2024 and #SID24. Together with numerous partners throughout Germany, a wide range of offers for young people, parents and educational professionals on pornography and sexual education online will be presented under the motto "Let's talk about porn". As part of the German Safer Internet Center's participatory campaign, experts will be answering questions about online pornography, sexual education and sexual boundary violations in the Q&A-Chat until 6 pm today.

For Safer Internet Day, klicksafe is focusing on the topic "Let's talk about porn". This is because children and young people come into contact with pornographic content on the internet at an early age. Magdalena Heinzl, clinical sexologist, gives us an insight into her day-to-day work and the challenges of sexual education. She emphasizes the importance of a sensitive and age-appropriate approach and the need for comprehensive sexual education in schools and families.

Whether through porn websites or sending nude pictures in group chats: many children come into contact with pornography at an early age. What does the law say about porn? What does the ban on pornography mean for children and young people in everyday media life? And what should be done if children and young people are confronted with disturbing content? On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, experts from FSM and klicksafe will provide answers to these questions on February 8. Register now free of charge for the virtual parents' evening from Elternguide.online!

For Safer Internet Day, klicksafe is focusing on the topic "Let's talk about porn". This is because children and young people come into contact with pornographic content on the internet at an early age and therefore need good sex education programs. But how do you find the right tone to talk to children and young people about pornography? Daniela Huber from pro familia Munich gives us an insight into sex education practice in this interview.

Headlines such as "Child porn in class chats" now regularly appear in the press. The police crime statistics provide alarming figures. Around 40 percent of suspects under investigation for distributing child pornography are children and young people themselves. Holger Kind, Head of the Child Pornography Central Office at the Federal Criminal Police Office, explains how these high figures come about. And explains how we can help prevent the spread of abusive images through education and media literacy.

Safer Internet Day takes place in two weeks' time today. On February 6, we will be focusing on the education and protection of children and young people under the motto "Let's talk about porn". klicksafe has now published extensive material for young people, parents and for use in educational practice. You are welcome to use our materials for your campaigns on Safer Internet Day. This will help you support children and young people growing up in a sexualized world. Help make the Internet a better place on February 6.

We want to reach as many people as possible with our information, tips and materials and thus support them in their media education. For this reason, we are now informing you about all the latest news from klicksafe on our WhatsApp channel. You can find out how to subscribe to the channel in this news article.

Tens of thousands of people are currently taking to the streets across Germany to take a stand against right-wing extremism. The reason for this is the announcement of a meeting of right-wing extremists and their plan to expel people with a history of immigration from Germany en masse. Racist and misanthropic content can also be found online time and again, as a recent viral hit on TikTok showed. All of these events make it clear that raising awareness of right-wing extremist and anti-democratic ideas is an important ongoing task. klicksafe offers you a wide range of materials to work with pupils on this topic.

February 6 is Safer Internet Day! klicksafe is giving away five material packages to mark the occasion in line with our theme "Let's talk about porn". These include the new handbook on this topic. Anyone who registers a campaign for Safer Internet Day 2024 by January 30 can win.

Many young people post pictures of themselves online or send them to friends. And even children without their own smartphone may already appear in their parents' posts on the internet. Unfortunately, images of children and young people can be misused. For example, for bullying attacks, attempts at blackmail or to place them in a sexualized context. With our revised material "Too naked for the internet?", we support parents and young people in deciding whether a picture belongs on the internet or should perhaps remain private.

Sexually harassing communication, cybergrooming or unwanted exposure to pornography and images of abuse - children today are not only affected by sexual violence in the analog world. They also experience various forms of digital sexual violence online. This brochure provides parents and guardians with important information and tips on the question: "The first smartphone - how can I protect my child from sexual violence on the internet?".