Regional Collaboration to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Leaders from government, civil society, and the tech industry gathered in Siem Reap for a regional seminar on September 18, 2025, aimed at enhancing the collective fight against Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSEA). The event was officially inaugurated by Her Excellency Nhep Sopheap, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth […]
Community Engagement in Child Protection Efforts Strengthened at Subnational Levels
In a significant step towards enhancing child safety, subnational officials in Preah Sihanouk Province have pledged to strengthen child protection efforts following a training session organized by the Secretariat of the Anti-Human Trafficking Committee of Preah Sihanouk Province and APLE. The training, titled “Preventing and Responding to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse,” took place […]
Inter-Ministerial Working Group for Reporting and Takedown of Illegal Content Online Focuses on CSAM
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) convened a crucial meeting with various ministries to discuss the formation of an Inter-Ministerial Working Group dedicated to Online Content Moderation Cambodia Takes a Step Forward in Online Safety: Establishing an Inter-Ministerial Working Group for Content Moderation on August 14, 2025 at the MPTC’s meeting hall. Led by […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online: APLE’s Practical Tips from the Online Safety Forum
In today’s digital world, keeping your kids safe online is more important than ever. At the 2nd Online Safety Forum 2025, APLE shared some straightforward advice for parents. Here’s what you need to know: Use Parental Controls Make sure you have parental controls set up on all devices your kids use. These controls help you […]
Building Digital Trust: APLE Leads the Charge for Online Safety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Together with UNICEF, Terre des Hommes Netherlands, and Smart Axiata, APLE proudly partnered with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications to host the 2nd Online Safety Forum 2025, themed “Building Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” on August 1, 2025, at the Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center, drawing over 600 participants from various sectors. Mr. Seila […]
Catholic Leaders and Youth Empowered to Combat Human Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation
The National Committee for Counter Trafficking and APLE held a targeted awareness-raising event focusing on the prevention of human trafficking and online child sexual exploitation in Phnom Penh on July 12, 2025. This initiative aimed to empower leaders and youth members from the Catholic Pastoral Center of Cambodia with essential knowledge to keep safe and […]
Who’s Got a Role in Keeping Kids Safe Online? You Do!
Think keeping kids safe online is just for the police or tech companies? Nope! It’s something we all have a part in. Here’s a simple breakdown of how different people and institutions can help: Children and Young People Learn the basics: Know what’s okay to share online and what’s not. If something feels weird or […]
Reflection Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Strategies Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation
A significant reflection workshop was held on June 30, 2025, in Phnom Penh to address the prevention and response to online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA). Co-organized by APLE Cambodia and the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT), the event received financial support from Terre des Hommes Netherlands. The workshop gathered 59 key stakeholders, […]
Two Decades of Championing Justice for Child Survivors of Sexual Exploitation at the Asian NGO Forum
The 2025 Asian NGO International Development Forum, held on June 27-28, at the International Conference Hall, National Taiwan University of Law School, was a pivotal event focused on Sustainable Development Goal 16+: Promoting a peaceful, just, and inclusive society. APLE was honored to be invited to speak at this significant forum, where the critical issue […]
Christian Leaders and Youth in Cambodia Equip Themselves to Combat Human Trafficking and Online Child Sexual Exploitation
The National Committee for Counter Human Trafficking (NCCT) and APLE Cambodia, supported by OneChild Canada, hosted an awareness-raising event on June 27, 2025, at the Evangelical Fellowship of Cambodia (EFC) in Phnom Penh. This gathering brought together 151 Cambodian Christian leaders and youth to enhance their understanding of human trafficking and online child sexual exploitation […]