Empowering Educators: Training of Trainers Workshop on Online Child Safety
On January 31, 2024, APLE Cambodia orchestrated a pivotal awareness-raising event, shedding light on the critical issue of online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Supported by the World Childhood Foundation of Sweden, this program was meticulously designed to fortify the expertise of teachers and academic staff, equipping them with the vital knowledge and tools to […]
APLE Advances Child Protection Efforts in Cambodia with PROTECT Strategies
The latest midline survey results for the Cambodia PROTECT initiative have unveiled significant strides in the fight to end violence against children (VAC). This ambitious program has not only showcased progress in preventing violence against children but also highlighted an uptick in awareness surrounding the support systems available for victims and enhanced coordination among government […]
Online Safety Workshop Educates 95 Students from Phnom Penh
In a pivotal step towards enhancing digital safety awareness among the youth, 95 students from Boribo school in Phnom Penh have significantly boosted their knowledge on navigating the online world securely. This educational leap was achieved through an awareness-raising event focused on understanding and preventing online child sexual exploitation (OCSEA), meticulously organized by APLE and […]
APLE Leads Charge on Child Online Protection with Technical Meeting
In a critical move towards fortifying defenses against Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA), APLE convened a landmark technical meeting at the Sun and Moon Riverside Hotel in Phnom Penh on December 28. This gathering marked a significant step forward, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from the Cambodia National Council […]
APLE Empowers Siem Reap Students with Critical Online Safety Skills
In a concerted effort to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA), APLE recently hosted a pivotal awareness event for 104 students from Chong Khnies secondary school and Pour un Sourire d’Enfant in Siem Reap. Held on December 20 and 22, 2023, this initiative marked a significant step towards empowering the youth with essential […]
APLE and National Police Forge Ahead in Online Child Protection Training
In a landmark initiative aimed at bolstering the fight against online child sexual exploitation (OCSEA), APLE Cambodia joined forces with the General Commission of the National Police to conduct a comprehensive two-day training session. This crucial program, held on December 20, 2023, targeted 45 professional police officers who will serve as national and sub-national trainers, […]
APLE Advocates for Regional Cooperation on Child Online Safety at ACWC Conference
In a significant gathering aimed at bolstering the welfare of women and children across Southeast Asia, the Executive Director of APLE Cambodia proudly participated in the 4th ACWC (ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children) partnership conference. Held on December 12-13 in the historic and vibrant city of […]
Cambodia Launches the Guideline on Child Online Protection For Digital Technology Industry
Phnom Penh, on July 6, 2023 Cambodia, particularly the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC), along with the support of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children and UNICEF Cambodia, launches the Guidelines on Child Online Protection for the Digital Technology Industry, with over 150 participants from government ministries, UN agencies, development partners, civil […]
American Lawyer Deported to US for Sexual Abuse of Underage Girls in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, on July 4, an American lawyer, who spent over two years in a Cambodian prison for sexually abusing four underage children, was deported back to the United States. Now facing federal charges, 42-year-old Rugh Cline is currently held under house arrest. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 170 years in […]
Man Arrested for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Extortion of Minor Boy
PHNOM PENH: On March 23, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court charged a 27-year-old Cambodian man from Battambang with production and distribution of adult pornography under Article 39 and distribution of child pornography under Article 41 of the Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitaition. The court puts him on remand to wait for […]
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