Court Awards Compensation to Survivors of CSAM And Child Sexual Abuse Crimes

Four young survivors of child sexual abuse material crimes, aged 9 to 14 years during the time of abuse, have received USD 9,800 in compensation from their offenders. These two separate cases involve the distribution of child pornography (Article 41, LSHTSE) and the commission of indecent acts against minors under fifteen years old (Article 43, […]

Strengthening Collaboration with Industry in the Fight Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation

On April 3, the Tech Coalition hosted a crucial briefing at Amazon’s Singapore office to combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA). More than 85 experts from 16 countries gathered to discuss key trends in the Asia-Pacific region and collaborative strategies for enhancing child online protection.During this meeting, Mr. Seila Samleang, Director of APLE, […]

Phnom Penh Court Delivers Justice in Child Abuse Case

On March 25, 2025, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court delivered a verdict in a child sexual abuse case, sentencing a 38-year-old Cambodian national to five years in prison under the Criminal Code of Cambodia for committing sexual offences against a 14-year-old girl. The court also ordered him to pay 15,000,000 Riels (approximately 3,750 USD) in […]

Strengthening Partnerships to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking

APLE Cambodia reaffirms its dedication to collaborating with law enforcement agencies, NGOs, and the tech sector to protect children, identify offenders, and secure justice for victims of online child sexual exploitation. On March 28, 2025, H.E. Lieutenant General Chiv Phally, Deputy Commissioner General of the National Police, led a crucial meeting focused on enhancing cooperation […]

MoEYS and APLE Empower Front-Line Education Officers to Keep Children Safe Online

APLE Cambodia and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) continue their commitment to empowering front-line educational workers in the fight against online child sexual exploitation and abuse. This empowerment took place during a training session focused on prevention and response strategies, which was jointly organized for 72 participants (45 female) including pre-service teachers […]

Safer Internet Day 2025 in Cambodia Achieves Remarkable Milestones

On Tuesday, 11 February 2025, Cambodia joined the global community in celebrating the 22nd edition of Safer Internet Day under the theme ‘Smart Kids Understand Internet Safety and Know How to Protect Themselves Online’ The event was a remarkable success, thanks to the collective efforts of participants and organizers in fostering a safer digital environment. […]

Cambodia Spearheads Groundbreaking Safer Internet Day Campaign 2025

Cambodia is set to commemorate a significant milestone in its digital development agenda with the celebration of its most comprehensive Safer Internet Day Campaign on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the National Institute of Education. This initiative, designed to promote digital citizenship and enhance online safety measures, represents a coordinated inter-ministerial and multi-sectoral approach to […]

Cambodia Strengthens Strategies Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

APLE and NCCT Host Workshop to Combat Online Child Exploitation In a significant advancement towards enhancing child online protection, APLE Cambodia and the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) co-hosted a national workshop in Phnom Penh on December 25, 2024. This event, supported by Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdHNL), focused on “Promoting National Strategies for […]

Tech and Law Enforcement Unite Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation in Cambodia

APLE Leads Initiative to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse with Key Partners. In response to rising online threats to children, APLE Cambodia collaborates with key partners like UNICEF and Terre des Hommes Netherlands (TdHNL). This urgent initiative aims to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA). It highlights the critical need for […]