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 […]
International Safer Day 2024 Event: APLE Advocates for Digital Well-being for Children
In a collaborative effort to mark International Safer Day 2024, APLE Cambodia’s Mr. Neng Vannak took the stage at an event organized by M’Lop Tapang in Preach Sihanouk province, sharing critical insights into digital well-being and the importance of cultivating a secure online environment. Amid the rapid digitalization of our daily lives, Mr. Vannak’s message […]
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 […]
Two Minor Girls Rescued from Human Trafficking Case in Phnom Penh
On January 12, 2024, the Phnom Penh Anti Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit rescued two sisters, aged 11 and 15, from a sex trafficking situation. They acted on a tip-off from the child protection NGO, APLE. APLE supported police investigations to identify possible victims and collect evidence for prosecution. Following their rescue, the two […]
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 […]
Reachny’s Journey: From Darkness to Light
In the peaceful province of Kampong Cham, Cambodia, a 13-year-old girl named Reachny lived a simple and happy life. Born in 2010 to a family of farmers, she was a bright, friendly, and active student, always helping her parents with chores and excelling in her studies. Her life, however, took a drastic turn during the […]