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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Police Academy of Cambodia and APLE Collaborate to Enhance Skills of National Police Trainers

Phnom Penh: From September 18-20, 2024, a transformative three-day training course took place in Phnom Penh, focusing on Victim-centric Investigation of Online Child Exploitation and Sexual Abuse. This important initiative was co-organized by the Police Academy of Cambodia, the Cambodian National Police, and APLE. The training was presided over by HE Lt. Gen. Chiv Phally, […]

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 Ministry of Post and Telecommunications Join Forces for Safer Internet

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications hosts Online Safety Forum 2024 Phnom Penh, Cambodia ? On July 30, 2024, Smart Axiata, Cambodia?s leading telecom provider, partnered with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) to host the ?Online Safety Forum 2024? at Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh. This event highlighted the importance of online safety as […]

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, […]