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 […]
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 […]
Law Enforcement Continue To Strengthen Their Capacities Responding To Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

APLE Cambodia and National Police Host Technical Meetings to Enhance Skills Responding to OCSEA. In a continued effort to combat online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA), APLE Cambodia collaborated with the Cambodian National Police. From December 5-13, 2024, they conducted a series of technical support meetings. The Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children, […]
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 Empowers Sub-National Government Officers to Combat Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

APLE held a full-day workshop on September 26, in Kep province, supported by Brot für die Welt, aimed at equipping 86 sub-national government officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The participants, who included education officers, social service professionals, and local authorities from Kep and Kampot provinces, […]
Training Manual on Child-Friendly Responses Finalized with Expert Input

The Police Academy of Cambodia, in collaboration with APLE, finalized a comprehensive training manual through a consultative workshop held on September 23, 2024 at the Police Academy of Cambodia Headquarter. This important event was presided over by the President of the Police Academy of Cambodia and included representatives from the Cambodian National Police, the Ministry […]
APLE and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Host Workshop on Online Child Safety.

In a concerted effort to safeguard children in the digital world, APLE, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, successfully hosted a full-day workshop on Sept 23, 2024, in Kampot province, dedicated to raising awareness about online child safety and tackling the pressing issue of online child sexual exploitation. This workshop, made […]
Children’s Voices Shape National Plan to Combat Violence Against Children

In a demonstration of commitment to children’s rights, 125 children and youth shared their perspectives during a national consultation workshop focused on the National Plan for the Prevention and Response to Violence Against Children. Held on September 20-21, 2024, in Siem Reap, this two-day workshop was organized by the Cambodian National Council for Children (CNCC) […]