APLE at the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection
In Kuala Lumpur on November 18–19, 2025, two APLE representatives joined government leaders, industry experts, and child protection advocates from across ASEAN for the 2025
Family to Appeal ‘Inadequate’ Two-Year Sentence in Child Abuse Case
The Takeo Provincial Court, on October 22, 2025, convicted a 52‑year‑old former chief monk from Wat Smoang Pagoda of sexual assault against children and sentenced him to two years in prison. The court also ordered the defendant to pay 4,000,000 riel (approximately USD 1,000) in compensation to two plaintiffs. The
National Workshop Advances Cambodia’s Strategy to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking
The National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) hosted a two‑day National Workshop on the Implementation of the Strategy to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking in collaboration with APLE Cambodia on 13–14 October 2025 with the support of Terre des Hommes Netherlands. The workshop was presided over by H.E. Chou Bun
Specialized Police Training Programs Transform Law Enforcement Response in Cambodia
For months, eleven female students at a public school in Kandal province carried a painful secret. Their mathematics teacher, a 38-year-old man they should have been able to trust, was sending them inappropriate online messages, pressuring them to send photos, and manipulating grades in exchange for attending his private classes;
Regional Collaboration to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Leaders from government, civil society, and the tech industry gathered in Siem Reap for a regional seminar on September 18, 2025, aimed at enhancing the collective fight against Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSEA). The event was officially inaugurated by Her Excellency Nhep Sopheap, Secretary of State of the Ministry of
Takeo Provincial Court Continues Hearing in Case Involving Three Child Victims
The Provincial Court in Takeo, on September 9, continued hearings in a child sexual abuse case against the accused monk, involving three underage boys. The defendant did not appear, though his defense counsel was present. All child victims attended the session and provided testimony. The children were supported by a
Community Engagement in Child Protection Efforts Strengthened at Subnational Levels
In a significant step towards enhancing child safety, subnational officials in Preah Sihanouk Province have pledged to strengthen child protection efforts following a training session organized by the Secretariat of the Anti-Human Trafficking Committee of Preah Sihanouk Province and APLE. The training, titled “Preventing and Responding to Online Child Sexual
Inter-Ministerial Working Group for Reporting and Takedown of Illegal Content Online Focuses on CSAM
The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) convened a crucial meeting with various ministries to discuss the formation of an Inter-Ministerial Working Group dedicated to Online Content Moderation Cambodia Takes a Step Forward in Online Safety: Establishing an Inter-Ministerial Working Group for Content Moderation on August 14, 2025 at the
Keeping Kids Safe Online: APLE’s Practical Tips from the Online Safety Forum
In today’s digital world, keeping your kids safe online is more important than ever. At the 2nd Online Safety Forum 2025, APLE shared some straightforward advice for parents. Here’s what you need to know: Use Parental Controls Make sure you have parental controls set up on all devices your kids
Building Digital Trust: APLE Leads the Charge for Online Safety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Together with UNICEF, Terre des Hommes Netherlands, and Smart Axiata, APLE proudly partnered with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications to host the 2nd Online Safety Forum 2025, themed “Building Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” on August 1, 2025, at the Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center, drawing over 600 participants
Catholic Leaders and Youth Empowered to Combat Human Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation
The National Committee for Counter Trafficking and APLE held a targeted awareness-raising event focusing on the prevention of human trafficking and online child sexual exploitation in Phnom Penh on July 12, 2025. This initiative aimed to empower leaders and youth members from the Catholic Pastoral Center of Cambodia with essential