The Critical Role of Collaboration in Combating Child Sexual Exploitation
On April 25th, during a panel discussion at a specialized police training workshop organized by the Australian Federal Police at Hyatt Hotel in Phnom Penh, Mr. Seila Samleang, Director of APLE, provided insights on tackling child sexual exploitation. Mr. Samleang underscored the urgent need for improved collaboration among various stakeholders to address this serious issue […]
Empowering Global Child Protection: APLE’s Future Milestone to Achieve
On April 16, at the National Research Institute of Poland (NASK), Mr. Seila Samleang, APLE’s Executive Director, participated in and successfully completed the Schema A Ambassador Trainers Program organized by INHOPE. As a certified Ambassador Trainer, Mr. Seila Samleang is poised to lead training sessions for regional hotline analysts in the universal classification schema. This […]
Uniting Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation: APLE Joins 12th DevOps Technical Meeting at Interpol HQ.
On April 8-12, at Interpol HQ, in Lyon, France, the 12th meeting of Interpol DevOps Technical Working Group brought together 78 law enforcement and experts from 25 countries and 48 organizations, including APLE Cambodia, with the aim to enhance global efforts in identifying, disrupting, and managing the harm caused by child sexual abuse. Interpol DevOps’ […]
Empowering Parents and Educators with Child Online Safety Knowledge and Open Communication
On April 6, 2024, 27 parents and teachers at Bluebird British International School received invaluable online child safety education from an APLE representative. The comprehensive training program centered on three critical topics: APLE continues its collaborative efforts with the private sector, particularly schools, to champion online child safety initiatives.
APLE Collaborates with Police Academy on Child Online Protection Training for Law Enforcement
In an initiative supported by the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children (GPEVAC) through UNICEF Cambodia, APLE has embarked on a strategic collaboration with the Police Academy of Cambodia. This partnership is aimed at integrating child online protection training modules into the academy’s curriculum. The training materials, developed by APLE, are intended for law […]
APLE Early Prevention Program Targets Child Online Protection Awareness Dissemination Across Provincial Police
In an impactful two-day event spanning 18-19 March 2024, APLE Cambodia took a significant step towards strengthening child protection mechanisms. Hosting dissemination meetings across Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, and Battambang provinces, APLE’s representative showcased the Child-Friendly Code of Conduct and Guidelines for Utilizing Training Books on Responding to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA). The […]
School Teachers in Battambang and Siem Reap Empowered with Child Online Safety Knowledge and Skills
On 14 March 2024, APLE, in partnership with PSE and under the support of World Childhood Foundation, orchestrated an awareness-raising seminar focused on safeguarding children in the digital realm. This crucial gathering, attended by 35 teachers (17 females), illuminated the complex landscape of online risks and the paramount importance of protecting our youngest internet users. […]
Insightful Study Tour on Combating Online Child Exploitation Hosted at APLE Office for Provincial Child Protection Committee
APLE hosted an enlightening study tour organized by Operations Enfants du Cambodge, welcoming 21 delegates from Battambang province. The event was specifically designed to deepen the participants’ understanding of interventions against online child exploitation and abuse, a pressing issue in today’s digital-first world. APLE’s team, alongside Maj. Gen. Kim Pheap and Maj. Gen. Khuon Sokpiseth […]
Bangkok Regional Expert Meeting Workshop Coming Together for a Shared Goal: Tackling Child Sexual Exploitation
In an effort towards combating child sexual exploitation, Mr. Seila Samleang took part in a regional workshop in Bangkok, Thailand from March 4th to 7th, organized by ECPAT International. His involvement signals APLE’s dedication to addressing this grave issue on all fronts. The workshop brought to light insights into the realities of child sexual exploitation […]
APLE at the Forefront of Global Cybercrime Combat
In a significant UN Concluding Session on Cybercrime, Mr. Seila Samleang, Executive Director of APLE Cambodia, represented the organization at the United Nations’s Concluding Session on the Cybercrime Convention. This pivotal event took place from January 29th to February 9th, 2024, at the UN Headquarters in New York, drawing experts and delegates from around the […]