How Can Parents Shield Their Children from Online Threats?
In today’s digital age, children have unprecedented access to the internet, offering them countless opportunities for learning, creativity, and social interaction. However, this same technology also exposes them to significant risks, including online grooming and sexual extortion. As parents and caregivers, it is vital to be proactive in protecting our children from these dangers. This […]
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 […]
Smart Axiata and APLE Cambodia Join Forces to Strengthen Child Online Protection in Cambodia
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the safety of children in the digital landscape, APLE Cambodia has partnered with Smart Axiata. This collaboration seeks to enhance efforts focused on protecting children online and safeguarding them against various forms of exploitation that can occur in the digital world. A Landmark Event On July 30, 2024, […]
Smart Axiata and Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Join Forces for Safer Internet
Phnom Penh, Cambodia – Smart Axiata, Cambodia’s leading telecom provider, proudly partnered with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to host the crucial “Online Safety Forum 2024” on July 30, 2024, at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. This event underscored the importance of online safety as the nation strives to advance digital societies and ensure […]
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. Seila, the Director of APLE, […]
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 Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation. […]
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 of Post and Telecommunications. A […]
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 partnership with the Ministry of […]
Two Minor Girls Rescued from Human Trafficking Case in Phnom Penh
On January 12, 2024, the Phnom Penh Anti Human Trafficking and Juvenile Protection Unit rescued two sisters, aged 11 and 15, from a sex trafficking situation. They acted on a tip-off from the child protection NGO, APLE. APLE supported police investigations to identify possible victims and collect evidence for prosecution. Following their rescue, the two […]
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 […]