Breaking the Silence: The Role of Industry in Revolutionizing Child Online Safety
The Growing Threat of Online Child Exploitation The digital landscape has transformed dramatically, leading to an alarming increase in online child exploitation. Reports indicate a disturbing rise in incidents where children face sexual abuse through various online platforms. The Disrupting Harm in Cambodia Study shows that over one in ten children aged 12 to 17 […]
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 they moved in with their […]
Strengthening Child Protection: APLE’s Annual Advocacy for Enhanced Child-Friendly Interview Rooms
On March 20, 2024, APLE hosted the Annual Child-Friendly Room Monitoring Advocacy Meeting at the Battambang Commissariat, underscoring its commitment to advancing child protection in the context of child sexual exploitation and abuse. Supported by BfdW, this pivotal event addressed the critical need to create safe, supportive environments for child victims during police interviews—a growing […]
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 […]
American Lawyer Deported to US for Sexual Abuse of Underage Girls in Cambodia
Phnom Penh, on July 4, an American lawyer, who spent over two years in a Cambodian prison for sexually abusing four underage children, was deported back to the United States. Now facing federal charges, 42-year-old Rugh Cline is currently held under house arrest. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 170 years in […]
Man Arrested for Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material and Extortion of Minor Boy
PHNOM PENH: On March 23, the Phnom Penh Municipal Court charged a 27-year-old Cambodian man from Battambang with production and distribution of adult pornography under Article 39 and distribution of child pornography under Article 41 of the Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitaition. The court puts him on remand to wait for […]
Cambodia Joins Global Communities to Celebrate the Safer Internet Day
On February 13, Action Pour Les Enfants (APLE Cambodia) and the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) in collaboration with the Cambodia National Council for Children (CNCC), Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS), Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) and Cambodian Red Cross celebrated the Safer Internet Day 2023 with the support of national […]
Girl Survivor Stands Up for Justice in Online Sexual Exploitation
On November 1, 2022, a 19 year old Cambodian man was arrested and sent to prison to serve his sentence after he was found guilty for child pornography charges of the Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation by the Siem Reap Provincial Court. In September this year, the man was sentenced in […]
Man Who Sexually Extorted A Minor Girl Sentenced for Child Pornography
Siem Reap: Following a private hearing, Siem Reap Provincial Court on September 7, 2022 delivered a default judgment sentencing a 19-year-old Cambodian man to 2-year imprisonment for “Child Pornography” of Article 41 of the Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation and ordered him to pay 4 million riel (approx. $US1000) compensation to […]
The Increased Risks of Online Child Sexual Exploitation during COVID-19 and What You Can Do to Prevent It; A Parent’s Guide
Summary If you are a parent or guardian of a child that that spends time online, especially during COVID-19, this guide is for you! Through this guide you will: Understand what online child sexual exploitation is, who the offenders are and how they approach children online Know where online children are more exposed to risks […]