Phnom Penh Municipal Court Opens Hearing in Case of Attempted Rape of A Three-Year-Old Girl
The Phnom Penh Municipal Court opened a hearing in a criminal case involving the alleged attempted rape of a three-year-old child (age at the time of the incident) On November 19, 2025. Present at the hearing were the child victim’s counsellor and attorney, provided by APLE. The defendant did not appear during this trial. Given […]
Cambodia Signs UN Convention against Cybercrime, Boosting Cross-Border Action and Child Online Protection
Cambodia has taken a major step in the fight against cybercrime by signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime at a ceremony co‑hosted by Vietnam and the United Nations in Hanoi on 25 October 2025. The event brought together representatives from more than 100 countries, with 65 states signing the convention. By joining the convention, Cambodia […]
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 Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth […]
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 counselor from LICADHO. Despite the […]
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 Exploitation and Abuse,” took place […]
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 MPTC’s meeting hall. Led by […]
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 knowledge to keep safe and […]
Christian Leaders and Youth in Cambodia Equip Themselves to Combat Human Trafficking and Online Child Sexual Exploitation
The National Committee for Counter Human Trafficking (NCCT) and APLE Cambodia, supported by OneChild Canada, hosted an awareness-raising event on June 27, 2025, at the Evangelical Fellowship of Cambodia (EFC) in Phnom Penh. This gathering brought together 151 Cambodian Christian leaders and youth to enhance their understanding of human trafficking and online child sexual exploitation […]
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 […]