14-year-old girl rescued; Czech man brought behind bar
Siem Reap: On 31 October 2017, Siem Reap provincial court charged the Czech man, 46, of having sexual intercourse with a minor under fifteen years based on Article 42 of the Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. This offence carries a sentence of between 5 to 10 years. The man has been […]
APLE Executive Director in Stockholm Accepting the Child 10 Award 2017
Our Executive Director, Mr Seila Samleang, is in Stockholm this week to accept the Child 10 Award 2017 and attend the Reach for Change summit. At the award ceremony, Seila said in confidence that, “I feel very warm and inspired here to witness a wonderful recognition of our work in Cambodia at such high level. […]
Seila Samleang, APLE Executive Director, Winner of Child 10 Stockholm Award 2017
“Each and every achievement of social and legal justice for the powerless children affected by abuse and exploitation is what drives me to continue the fight. Our generation must take all the legitimate and possible steps to prevent abuse and exploitation of our younger generation.” WORK IN SHORT Nearly 10 % of Cambodian children are […]
Meet the #Child10 Awardees of 2017!
After a long process searching for 10 bold, grass-root leaders working to improve the lives of children on the run from war and conflict, we are proud to announce the Awardees of 2017. This year, ECPAT Sweden joins Child 10 providing their expertise around sexual exploitation of children, a risk faced by many children that […]
APLE Wins Child 10 Stockholm Award 2017
Stockholm, Sweden, 23 October 2017 – We’re honored and humbly proud to announce that APLE Cambodia has been selected for Child 10 Stockholm Award 2017 among the top 10 frontline organizations across three continents. Awardees for this award are activists who everyday strive to bring justice for marginalized children and ensure a brighter future for […]
Korean Child Sex Offender Sentenced to 14 Years
Siem Reap – Today, 31 August 2017, Siem Reap Provincial Court pronounced a verdict, finding a 63-year-old Korean man, Mr. Park Youl, guilty of two offenses: Purchase of child prostitution and sexual intercourse with minors under fifteen years. Park was sentenced to 14 year imprisonment and ordered to pay a total of USD70.000 compensation to […]
British Man Arrested on Suspicion of Child Abuse in School
Phnom Penh: On 21 July 2017, the Interior Ministry’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Department arrested a 39-year-old British national for sexually abusing a five-year-old girl studying at the school he worked for. He was currently held under police’s custody to await further legal proceedings. APLE received a tip-off on Thursday and immediately started to […]
6-Year-Old Girl Rescued; Dutchman Charged
Preah Sihanouk Province: On 20 June 2017, Preah Sihanouk provincial court charged a 42-year-old Dutchman with Indecent Assault after police from Preah Sihanouk provincial Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit arrested him following a complaint lodged by the mother of a 6-year-old girl. The suspect is provisionally detained at Preah Sihanouk provincial prison awaiting further […]
4 Underage Girls Rescued From Sexual Abuse
PHNOM PENH – On 27 April 2017, four underage girls aged between 12 and 15 years living in Phnom Penh were rescued by Phnom Penh Anti-Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit. During a raid at an apartment a 69-year-old British national named C.R.K.C. was arrested for allegedly abusing the girls. During the arrest, the police […]
Following Probe, Man Accused of Buying Sex With Underage Girls
A U.K. man has been arrested on suspicion of purchasing child prostitution after anti-human trafficking police raided his apartment in Phnom Penh’s Chamkar Mon district on Thursday afternoon, according to police and a child protection NGO. A monthslong investigation led to the arrest of 69-year-old Clive Cressy, who is alleged to have exchanged money for […]
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