2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection: Empowering Children and Strengthening ASEAN’s Commitment

APLE representatives joined the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection under the theme ‘Empowering Children and Strengthening ASEAN’s Commitment to a Safer Digital Future’. Convened by Malaysia’s Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development and the Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with the ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights […]
Phnom Penh Municipal Court Opens Hearing in Case of Attempted Rape of A Three-Year-Old Girl

The Phnom Penh Municipal Court opened a hearing in a criminal case involving the alleged attempted rape of a three-year-old child (age at the time of the incident) On November 19, 2025. Present at the hearing were the child victim’s counsellor and attorney, provided by APLE. The defendant did not appear during this trial. Given […]
National Workshop Advances Cambodia’s Strategy to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking

The National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT) hosted a two‑day National Workshop on the Implementation of the Strategy to Prevent and Combat Human Trafficking in collaboration with APLE Cambodia on 13–14 October 2025 with the support of Terre des Hommes Netherlands. The workshop was presided over by H.E. Chou Bun Eng, Secretary of State of […]
Takeo Provincial Court Continues Hearing in Case Involving Three Child Victims

The Provincial Court in Takeo, on September 9, continued hearings in a child sexual abuse case against the accused monk, involving three underage boys. The defendant did not appear, though his defense counsel was present. All child victims attended the session and provided testimony. The children were supported by a counselor from LICADHO. Despite the […]
Community Engagement in Child Protection Efforts Strengthened at Subnational Levels

In a significant step towards enhancing child safety, subnational officials in Preah Sihanouk Province have pledged to strengthen child protection efforts following a training session organized by the Secretariat of the Anti-Human Trafficking Committee of Preah Sihanouk Province and APLE. The training, titled “Preventing and Responding to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse,” took place […]
Inter-Ministerial Working Group for Reporting and Takedown of Illegal Content Online Focuses on CSAM

The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) convened a crucial meeting with various ministries to discuss the formation of an Inter-Ministerial Working Group dedicated to Online Content Moderation Cambodia Takes a Step Forward in Online Safety: Establishing an Inter-Ministerial Working Group for Content Moderation on August 14, 2025 at the MPTC’s meeting hall. Led by […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online: APLE’s Practical Tips from the Online Safety Forum

In today’s digital world, keeping your kids safe online is more important than ever. At the 2nd Online Safety Forum 2025, APLE shared some straightforward advice for parents. Here’s what you need to know: Use Parental Controls Make sure you have parental controls set up on all devices your kids use. These controls help you […]
Building Digital Trust: APLE Leads the Charge for Online Safety in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Together with UNICEF, Terre des Hommes Netherlands, and Smart Axiata, APLE proudly partnered with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications to host the 2nd Online Safety Forum 2025, themed “Building Trust in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” on August 1, 2025, at the Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center, drawing over 600 participants from various sectors. Mr. Seila […]
Who’s Got a Role in Keeping Kids Safe Online? You Do!

Think keeping kids safe online is just for the police or tech companies? Nope! It’s something we all have a part in. Here’s a simple breakdown of how different people and institutions can help: Children and Young People Learn the basics: Know what’s okay to share online and what’s not. If something feels weird or […]
Reflection Workshop Focuses on Enhancing Strategies Against Online Child Sexual Exploitation

A significant reflection workshop was held on June 30, 2025, in Phnom Penh to address the prevention and response to online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA). Co-organized by APLE Cambodia and the National Committee for Counter Trafficking (NCCT), the event received financial support from Terre des Hommes Netherlands. The workshop gathered 59 key stakeholders, […]