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Børns Vilkår

Børns Vilkår (Children's Welfare) is a Danish NGO established in 1977 with over 73.000 members and supporters, 200 staff members and more than 800 volunteers.

Lobbying Activity

Response to Digital Fairness Act

22 Oct 2025

The digital lives of children in Europe today are shaped by online platforms that offer both opportunity and risk. Therefore, Børns Vilkår urges EU policymakers to seize theDigital Fairness Actas an opportunity to build abetter digital future for Europes children. The evidence is overwhelming that without intervention, children will continue to be bombarded with manipulative ads, unsafe content feeds, and designs that put their well-being at risk and violate their rights and freedom. The attached position paper presents Børns Vilkårs recent research findings and policy recommendations aimed at strengthening childrens rights and protections as digital consumers
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Response to Action plan against cyberbullying

25 Sept 2025

Digital media are an integral part of everyday life for most children and young people across Europe. While online platforms offer opportunities for connection and friendship, they also expose children to significant risks, including cyberbullying, exclusion, and exposure to harmful content. Recent reports from Børns Vilkår, a Danish child welfare organization, highlight the urgent need for stronger regulation and support mechanisms to protect children online. Key Challenges Identified: High prevalence of harmful experiences: According to Børns Vilkår, 4 out of 10 children have experienced unwanted or unpleasant incidents online within the past six months. Among 8th-grade students, this figure rises to 1 in 2. Normalization of online abuse: Children report receiving hate comments and even death threats on platforms like TikTok. Many feel they must "build a shield" and learn to ignore abuse, as leaving digital platforms is not seen as a viable option due to social consequences. Children internalize responsibility: Alarmingly, nearly half of children believe they themselves are responsible for the unpleasant experiences they face online. Only a minority see politicians or tech companies as accountable. Limited access to reporting mechanisms: Many children are unaware of or unable to use reporting functions on social media and gaming platforms. Only 24% of 8th graders have used such features within six months. Conclusion Children and young people should not be left to manage the risks of the digital world alone. It is a shared responsibilityamong parents, educators, tech companies, and policymakersto ensure that digital environments are safe, inclusive, and respectful. The European Commission has a vital role to play in setting the framework for this protection. We urge the Commission to act decisively and place children's rights and safety at the heart of digital policy. We have translated one-pagers of the reports on the issues, which we can send. As we are only able to add one file as an attachment, the links to our reports on the issue can be accessed here: https://bornsvilkar.dk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Boern-og-unges-liv-paa-sociale-medier_enkeltsidet.pdf https://bornsvilkar.dk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Temarapport-2023-Digital-mobning-og-uoenskede-oplevelser-online_enkeltsider.pdf https://bornsvilkar.dk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Boerns-Vilkaar-og-TrygFonden-Boerns-Digitale-Faellesskaber-FINAL.pdf https://bornsvilkar.dk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pres-og-stress-Krop-k%C3%B8n-og-digital-adf%C3%A6rd.pdf
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Meeting with Christel Schaldemose (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Snap, Inc.

3 Jun 2025 · Protection of minors

Meeting with Christel Schaldemose (Member of the European Parliament)

30 Oct 2023 · tech and protection of children, CSAM