: Loss of livelihoods forced many families into negative coping mechanisms, such as sending children into hazardous labor or early marriage.
: The Philippine Department of Justice documented a staggering 264% rise in online sexual abuse and exploitation materials between March and May 2020, a trend that persisted through 2021.
While child labor had been on a long-term decline, 2021 saw a regression in several key Asian sectors. exploited teens asia 2021
: In Southeast Asia, children from Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia were frequently subjected to commercial sexual exploitation in Thai massage parlors, bars, and karaoke lounges.
: UNICEF estimated that 12% of children aged 5–14 in South Asia were involved in labor, including brick kilns, garment making, and domestic service. : Loss of livelihoods forced many families into
The Shadow of Crisis: The State of Exploited Teens in Asia (2021)
East Asia and Pacific Region Humanitarian Situation ... - Unicef : In Southeast Asia, children from Myanmar, Laos,
: In Myanmar, over 5,000 Rohingya individuals were trafficked or smuggled into Bangladesh in 2021, while internal conflicts led to the recruitment of children by armed groups for both combat and non-combat roles. The Digital Frontier: Online Sexual Exploitation
: In the Philippines, quarantine measures and the shift to blended learning significantly increased the risk of violence and exploitation for adolescents confined to their homes or unsupervised online. Trends in Physical and Labor Exploitation