Updated for SID 2019: Serbian Safer Internet Day Committee
URL: http://mtt.gov.rs Organisational email address: bit@mtt.gov.rsAbout our SID activities
The Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications is organising a conference on international Safer Internet Day at the Scientific Technology Park in Belgrade. On this occasion, diplomas will be awarded to teachers who participated in the Ministry's programme called "digital class".
The main topics include:
- The role of education in developing a culture of online security.
- Internet, video games addiction and social networks on children and teens.
Various panels will be organised:
Round table on "Together for better internet".
- The role of education in the development of digital literacy and security (cyberbullying)
- Representative of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Serbia.
- Internet, video games addiction and social networks on children and teens
- Psychologists and psychiatrists.
- Institutional and civil (NGOs) fight against the dangers on the internet
- A representative of the National Contact Centre for Children's Safety on the Internet.
- Representatives of the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Serbia.
- Representatives of SHARE Foundation.
- Representatives of UNICEF.
- Representatives of Association "Friend is not a target".
- Representatives of UNITAS Foundation.
- Representatives of NARNS (National Association of Parents and Teachers of Serbia).
What we are doing to support the SID 2019 slogan of "Together for a better internet"…
In accordance with the Decree on the safety and protection of children in the use of information and communication technologies, adopted by the Ministry at the session of the Government of Serbia on 30 June 2016, a National Contact Centre for Children's Safety on the Internet was established.
Through this centre, the Ministry conducts counselling for children, parents, students and teachers, as well as other citizens, about the advantages and risks of using the internet and promoting safe ways to use new technologies. The centre equally receives reports about harmful, inappropriate and illegal content and behaviour on the internet which violate children's rights.
The Ministry equally organises the "IT Caravan" each year. The "IT Caravan" is an educational campaign promoting useful, creative and safe use of information technologies. The IT caravan is part of the "Smart and Safe" platform, which promotes the advantages of using the internet and new technologies in education, business and communications, as well as the dangers resulting from their improper use.
About the organisation
The Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications has launched a platform for the development of the information society, under the slogan "Smart and Safe". The aim of this initiative is to educate and raise awareness about the necessity of timely, appropriate and directed involvement of citizens, the education system and the economy in the modern digital streams.
The platform runs educational and promotional projects that develop digital literacy skills, digital skills and foster a culture of online safety among Serbian citizens.
Particular attention is given to projects aimed at younger generations, women and persons with disabilities. Programmes are also encouraged to support the IT community, the IT industry, and the application of ICT in the economy, the development of IT human resources and employment in this sector.
"Smart and Safe" is based on the priority activities highlighted by the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Telecommunications:
- Connect the sector of information society and electronic communications to the development of information and communication infrastructure in education and the economy.
- Build a national broadband network.
- Improve legislation in these areas.
