2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection: Empowering Children and Strengthening ASEAN’s Commitment
APLE representatives joined the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection under the theme ‘Empowering Children and Strengthening ASEAN’s Commitment to a Safer Digital Future’. Convened by Malaysia’s Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and the Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights […]
Police Academy of Cambodia launches OCSEA training manual and Training of Trainers program
The Police Academy of Cambodia launched a new training manual on Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) and kicked off a Training of Trainers (ToT) program, in collaboration with APLE Cambodia and with support from Terre des Hommes Netherlands. H.E Gen. Prof. Ek Manosen, President of the Police Academy of Cambodia, presided over […]
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 Eng, Secretary of State of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Who’s Got a Role in Keeping Kids Safe Online? You Do!
Think keeping kids safe online is just for the police or tech companies? Nope! It’s something we all have a part in. Here’s a simple breakdown of how different people and institutions can help: Children and Young People Learn the basics: Know what’s okay to share online and what’s not. If something feels weird or […]
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, […]
Appeal Court Upholds Verdict Against Two Cambodians for Sexual Offenses Against Minors
The Court of Appeal, on June 3, 2025, upheld the verdict against two Cambodian nationals convicted of sexual offenses against minors. The court confirmed the original sentences: a 58-year-old male defendant received a seven-year prison term, while the female defendant, an aunt of the victims, was sentenced to five years. Both individuals were found guilty […]
Enhancing Child Online Protection in Cambodia: A Collaborative Action
A two-day technical workshop aimed at strengthening child online protection in Cambodia was organized by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) on May 12-13, 2025 at Siem Reap House. The event gathered 90 participants, including MPTC leaders, cybersecurity experts, and representatives from organizations like APLE Cambodia and Terres Des Hommes Netherlands.His Excellency Chun Vat, […]
