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 […]
Police Academy of Cambodia launches OCSEA training manual and Training of Trainers program
The Police Academy of Cambodia launched a new training manual on Combating Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) and kicked off a Training of Trainers (ToT) program, in collaboration with APLE Cambodia and with support from Terre des Hommes Netherlands. H.E Gen. Prof. Ek Manosen, President of the Police Academy of Cambodia, presided over […]
Cambodia Signs UN Convention against Cybercrime, Boosting Cross-Border Action and Child Online Protection
Cambodia has taken a major step in the fight against cybercrime by signing the UN Convention against Cybercrime at a ceremony co‑hosted by Vietnam and the United Nations in Hanoi on 25 October 2025. The event brought together representatives from more than 100 countries, with 65 states signing the convention. By joining the convention, Cambodia […]
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 […]
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 […]
Catholic Leaders and Youth Empowered to Combat Human Trafficking and Online Child Exploitation
The National Committee for Counter Trafficking and APLE held a targeted awareness-raising event focusing on the prevention of human trafficking and online child sexual exploitation in Phnom Penh on July 12, 2025. This initiative aimed to empower leaders and youth members from the Catholic Pastoral Center of Cambodia with essential knowledge to keep safe and […]
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 […]
Two Decades of Championing Justice for Child Survivors of Sexual Exploitation at the Asian NGO Forum
The 2025 Asian NGO International Development Forum, held on June 27-28, at the International Conference Hall, National Taiwan University of Law School, was a pivotal event focused on Sustainable Development Goal 16+: Promoting a peaceful, just, and inclusive society. APLE was honored to be invited to speak at this significant forum, where the critical issue […]
