Safer internet scheme opens

The programme is aimed at promoting safer use of the Internet and new online technologies, particularly for children, and to fight against illegal content and content unwanted by the end user. The programme focuses on the end-user – particularly children at home under the responsibility of their parents and in schools under the responsibility of their teachers.

In 2007, there will be an enhanced focus on fighting illegal content, with particular emphasis on fighting distribution of child sexual abuse images. Actions will also be undertaken promoting a safer environment and awareness-raising.

The Programme runs for the 4 years 2005-2008. It has a budget of €45 million, to be spent on activities under 4 actions:

• fighting against illegal content
• tackling unwanted and harmful content (No call in 2007)
• promoting a safer environment
• awareness-raising

The indicative total budget available for this call is € 11.51 million of Community contribution under the 2007 budget.

The following actions will be open under the 2007 Call for proposals:

1. Fighting against illegal content
   - Integrated networks: Hotlines
   - Integrated networks: Hotline co-ordinating node
   - Targeted projects to enhance analysis of illegal material by law enforcement agencies
   - Thematic network to facilitate efficient and coordinated law enforcement work against production and distribution of child sexual abuse material in Europe
2. Promoting a safer environment
   - Thematic network: NGO Network for Child Protection on the Internet
3. Awareness-raising
   - Integrated networks: Awareness nodes
   - Integrated networks: Awareness co-ordinating node
   - Integrated networks: Helplines

Project types and common requirements for 2007
There are essentially three types of project types recognised under this programme.

• Integrated networks
  The purpose of the networks is to coordinate activities and bring together a variety of stakeholders to ensure action and facilitate transfer of knowledge locally, regionally and throughout Europe.
• Targeted projects
  These are pilot projects or best practice actions in areas relevant to the Programme,
  including projects involving innovative uses of existing technology.
• Thematic networks
  Thematic Networks bring together stakeholders to ensure action throughout Europe and facilitate coordination activities and the transfer of knowledge on a cross-country level.

Deadline for receipt of all proposals is 22 October 2007

The full text of the call for proposals, frequently asked questions,application forms and information on how to prepare and submit proposals and on the evaluation process can be obtained, along with the work programme and any other information relating to this call, from the European Commission using the following address:

European Commission
Information Society and Media Directorate General
Safer Internet plus
EUFO 1195
Rue Alcide de Gasperi
L-2920 Luxembourg
E-mail: saferinternet@ec.europa.eu
Fax: (+352) 4301-34079
Web: http://ec.europa.eu/saferinternet