Skip to main content

Cyberbullying increasingly became an online safety issue for children and young people in Europe. It can occur across social media, messaging apps, gaming platforms and other digital environments. According to the European Commission, around 1 in 6 adolescents have experienced cyberbullying, while 1 in 8 report having participated in it.

To overcome this, the European Commission adopted its Action Plan against Cyberbullying in February 2026, aiming to strengthen prevention, reporting and support for children and young people online.  

About the initiative  

In August and September 2026, the #NotOnOurFeed toolkit, available through the Better Internet for Kids portal, brought young people, parents and caregivers, teachers and educators together to raise awareness of cyberbullying and promote safer, more respectful online experiences.

Inspired by the three pillars of the EU action plan against cyberbullying - protection, prevention, and reporting and support - the campaign explored emerging challenges, including AI-related abuse, and highlights the support available through Safer Internet Centres, helplines and trusted flaggers.

What does this initiative offer?

The toolkit is designed for different groups involved in preventing and responding to cyberbullying. Young people experiencing cyberbullying can find information and sources of support, while the people who witness online bullying can access guidance on how to help. Parents, guardians, teachers and educators can explore resources to better understand cyberbullying and support young people affected by it. Materials can also be explored by country and language.

The #NotOnOurFeed toolkit is part of the broader ecosystem of resources delivered through the Better Internet for Kids (BIK+) strategy and the network of national Safer Internet Centres. These centres provide awareness-raising activities, guidance and helplines to help children, parents and educators address online risks.

Digital skills resource details

Target audience
Digital skills in education.
Digital skills for all
Digital technology / specialisation
Geographic scope - Country
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Industry - field of education and training
Generic programmes and qualifications not further defined
Target language
Bulgarian
Croatian
Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
Estonian
Finnish
French
German
Greek
Hungarian
Irish
Italian
Latvian
Lithuanian
Maltese
Polish
Portuguese
Romanian
Slovak
Slovenian
Spanish
Swedish
Geographical sphere
EU institutional initiative
Methodology

Inspired by the three pillars of the EU action plan against cyberbullying - protection, prevention, and reporting and support - the campaign explored emerging challenges, including AI-related abuse, and highlights the support available through Safer Internet Centres, helplines and trusted flaggers.

Skills resource type
Toolkit
0