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
Online Safety Forum Held to Enhance Child Protection Efforts
APLE was honored to take part in a panel discussion on fostering collaboration and collective efforts for child online protection. This discussion took place during the Online Safety Forum, co-organized by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications and Smart Axiata on July 30, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh.Mr.
Reclaiming Hope: Bopha and Kanha’s Journey
In Siem Reap, amidst the bustling streets and ancient wonders, Bopha and Kanha once thrived as bright, promising students. Bopha found joy in cycling with her loyal companion Pito, while Kanha sought solace in dance and English classes taught by their aunt’s husband. Their lives took a devastating turn when
Phnom Penh Court Announces Verdict in Online Child Sexual Exploitation.
On June 24, 2024, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court sentenced a Cambodian man to 6 months in prison for committing indecent acts against a 14-year-old girl from the Philippines. This judgment followed a hearing on June 17, 2024, and was based on Article 43 of the Law on Suppression of
APLE Hosts Training Workshop on Child Protection in Siem Reap.
APLE, with the support from Plan International Cambodia and Terre des Hommes Netherlands, held a training workshop on “Prevention and Response to Child Sexual Exploitation Online” on June 13, 2024, in Siem Reap. The workshop was presided over by the Vice Governor and conducted in partnership with the Provincial Department
Empowering Teachers: Training on Online Child Safety in Siem Reap
In an effort to enhance child safety in the digital world, 54 primary school teachers from Banteay Srei, Angkor Thom, Angkor Chum, and Srei Snam took part in a transformative two-day training of trainers session at the Siem Reap Provincial Teacher Training Center. This training was organized by APLE in
Advancing the Fight Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation
On May 17th, APLE and the Police Academy of Cambodia hosted a technical working group meeting to review a draft training manual focused on online child sexual exploitation and abuse. The session was highly productive, bringing together experts and stakeholders to gather valuable feedback for further refinement of the manual.
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
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
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
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.