Reflection Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Strategies Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation
A significant reflection workshop was held on June 30, 2025, in Phnom Penh to address the prevention and response to online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA). Co-organized by APLE Cambodia and the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT), the event received financial support from Terre des Hommes Netherlands. The workshop gathered 59 key stakeholders, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global Efforts Intensify to Regulate Child-Centered Voluntourism in Cambodia
APLE Cambodia Leads Initiatives at Global Roundtable APLE Cambodia’s Executive Director, Mr. Seila Samleang, participated in a critical Global Roundtable on Regulating Voluntourism in Bangkok on December 17-18. This event marked one year since the UN report on regulating voluntourism involving children. It brought together nearly 60 representatives from civil society organizations worldwide. The roundtable […]
APLE and MoEYS Unite to Enhance Child Online Safety Education
Partnership Strengthens Internet Safety in Schools A significant milestone in child online protection was achieved when the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) partnered with APLE Cambodia. They formalized their commitment to promoting Internet safety in schools. On December 13, 2024, Her Excellency Kim Sethany and Mr. Samleang Seila signed a three-year Memorandum of […]
Global Summit in Abu Dhabi Accelerates Action Against Online Child Exploitation
The WeProtect Global Summit, held in Abu Dhabi on Dec 4-5, convened over 600 multidisciplinary stakeholders worldwide to address urgent measures against technological trends impacting child online safety. Mr. Samliang Seila, Executive Director of APLE Cambodia, joined representatives from governments, companies, experts, and NGOs to discuss this critical issue. Mr. Seila highlighted regional and Cambodian […]
APLE and Ministry of Interior Strengthen Partnership Against Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Renewed Partnership Focuses on Combating Child Exploitation and Strengthening Protection Efforts in Cambodia. In a significant move, APLE and the Ministry of Interior renewed their partnership for five more years. This renewed commitment was formalized on October 30, 2024. It marks a crucial step in fighting child sexual exploitation and human trafficking in Cambodia. The […]
APLE’s Executive Director Addresses Vicarious Trauma at ICMEC Workshop on Crimes Against Children
Mr. Seila Samleang, Executive Director of APLE, had the distinguished opportunity to speak on vicarious trauma and preventative education at the Crimes Against Children workshop, held on Oct 14, 2024, in Phnom Penh. This significant event was organized by the Australian Attorney-General’s Department, the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), and Cambodia’s Ministry […]