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 training, attended by 62 anti-trafficking and juvenile protection officers (27 females), was a collaborative effort between APLE, three provincial police commissariats, and international supporters including Terre des Hommes Netherlands, Bread for the World of Germany, and the End Violence Against Children initiative by UNICEF Cambodia.
Highlighting the urgency of the mission, Brigadier General Ros Chivi, Deputy Commissioner for Anti-Trafficking, Juvenile Protection, and Gender in Battambang, stressed the importance of equipping law enforcement officers with the knowledge and tools to counter OCSEA effectively. He committed to distributing the training materials to frontline officials, aiming to bolster their capabilities to preempt and address such exploitation at the grassroots level. This initiative underscores a global commitment to safeguarding children in the digital age, reflecting a unified stance against online threats to child welfare.
