Swiss National Charged with Child Sexual Crimes in Phnom Penh Following Cross-Border Investigation
Joint action by Australian and Swiss authorities, Cambodian police, and child protection organizations leads to identification, rescue, and justice for eight-year-old survivor. PHNOM PENH: A
Over 2,000 Join Forces for Safer Internet Day 2026
On Tuesday morning of Feb 17, 2026, in Phnom Penh, more than 2,000 people, including children, parents, teachers, government officials, and technology leaders, gathered at the Royal University of Agriculture with a shared mission to make Cambodia’s digital future safer for every child. A National Commitment to Digital Safety Safer
Cambodia Joins 160+ Countries Worldwide in Celebrating Safer Internet Day 2026
PHNOM PENH — Cambodia marked Safer Internet Day 2026 with a landmark national celebration on Tuesday, February 17, at the Royal University of Agriculture, presided over by H.E. Abhisantibindit Sar Sokha, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Interior, and Chairman of the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT). This high-profile event
APLE Advances Cross-Border Partnership with Korean National Police Agency
APLE representatives completed a three-day visit to the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) headquarters in Seoul to strengthen international cooperation against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and tech-facilitated online child sexual exploitation. Building International Response Capacity The visit focused on exploring joint cooperation frameworks and accessing KNPA’s international response platform,
APLE at the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection
In Kuala Lumpur on November 18–19, 2025, two APLE representatives joined government leaders, industry experts, and child protection advocates from across ASEAN for the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection: Empowering Children and Strengthening ASEAN’s Commitment to a Safer Digital Future. The energy in the room was clear:
Third Survivor-led Training Session Builds Confidence and Safety Coping Skills
APLE Cambodia successfully conducted its latest empowerment program under the theme “Enhancing Children’s Empowerment to Participate and Report with Confidence and Safety,” marking the third specialized training session for girl survivors in 2025. Bringing Together Survivors from Across CambodiaThe December session welcomed 14 survivors (all girls) and five guardians from
Building Cambodia’s Shield: How 642 Educators and Officials Are Protecting Children from Online Abusers
When Teacher Molika* noticed one of her students becoming withdrawn and secretive about her phone use, she recognized the warning signs immediately. Just months earlier, Molika had attended APLE Cambodia’s training on preventing online child sexual exploitation and abuse. Armed with new knowledge about digital dangers and response protocols, she
Court Hearing Opens Against Man Charged with Unlawful Removal of 13-Year-Old Minor
The Provincial Court of First Instance in Kompong Chnang opened hearings against a 20-year-old man charged with unlawful removal of a minor under Article 09 of Cambodia’s Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (LSHTSE) on December 16, 2025. The verdict is scheduled for announcement on December 24,
Empowering Cambodia’s Educators: How 288 Teachers Are Building Digital Safety Shields for Children
In Kratie province, 57 teachers lean forward intently as an instructor demonstrates how online predators use seemingly innocent gaming platforms to groom children. Among them sits Mrs. Channary, a primary school teacher who admits she previously felt helpless when students mentioned receiving strange messages from unknown contacts. Today, she’s learning
Safe Spaces, Strong Voices: How Child-Friendly Interview Rooms Transform Justice for 570 Young Survivors
When 8-year-old Sophea* walked into the police station with her grandmother, she clutched a worn stuffed animal and refused to make eye contact with any of the adults around her. Like many children who have experienced sexual abuse, she carried invisible wounds that made trust feel impossible and speaking feel
Math Teacher Faces Court as Eight Child Survivors Testify in Kandal Sexual Abuse Case
A 38-year-old mathematics teacher appeared before the Provincial Court of First Instance in Kandal province on Monday, December 9, 2025, facing charges of sexual harassment and extortion involving multiple female students. Eight child survivors and seven plaintiffs provided testimony during the full morning trial, with proceedings set to continue as