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 […]
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 […]
Court Sentences Two Cambodians for Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
Phnom Penh Court Delivers Verdicts in Child Exploitation Case On November 20, 2024, a Phnom Penh court sentenced two Cambodian nationals for sexual offenses against minors. A 58-year-old male defendant received a 7-year prison sentence. Meanwhile, a female defendant was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Both were convicted of sexual intercourse with minors and child […]
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 […]
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 […]