Promoting digital civility
We challenge people around the world to live by four positive tenets when they engage online.
Safer Internet Day 2023
Microsoft’s Global Online Safety Survey is in its seventh year. Learn more about how life online has improved, and which online risks are the most concerning.
Download this year’s Global Online Safety Survey
We surveyed teens and adults in 16 countries to examine the extent of negative behaviors and experiences of ten different online risks across five categories.
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Digital Civility Challenge
I embrace the challenge to be a leader in making the internet a better and safer place. I commit to do my part every day by living up to the four Digital Civility Challenge ideals:
Live the golden rule
I will act with empathy, compassion, and kindness in every interaction, and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Respect differences
I will appreciate cultural differences and honor diverse perspectives. When I disagree, I will engage thoughtfully and avoid name calling and personal attacks.
Pause before replying
I will pause and think before responding to things I disagree with. I will not post or send anything that could hurt someone else, damage someone’s reputation, or threaten anyone’s safety, including my own.
Stand up for myself and others
I will tell someone if I feel unsafe, offer support to those who are targets of online abuse or cruelty, report activity that threatens anyone’s safety, and preserve evidence of inappropriate or unsafe behavior.
As a leader in the movement to make the internet a better place, I will share my experiences on social media using #challenge4civility or #Im4digitalcivility and encourage others to take the Digital Civility Challenge.
Best practices
Our hope is that policymakers, companies, and organizations will consider our suggestions and build on our initial efforts through fresh digital civility-related projects and programs.
Voices for Digital Civility
Check out our Voices for Digital Civility with comments from leading advocacy organizations and groups in favor of spreading the word about digital civility.
Share with the world
Whatever you plan to do and however you plan to get involved, be sure to share it!
