The exploitation of teenagers in Asia can take many forms, including but not limited to:
: Vulnerable teens in Southeast Asia often faced dual exploitation—working long hours in hazardous manual labor (such as agriculture or manufacturing) while also being targeted by online grooming or sextortion schemes. exploited teens asia 2021
: UNICEF estimated that 12% of children aged 5–14 in South Asia were involved in labor, including brick kilns, garment making, and domestic service. The exploitation of teenagers in Asia can take
Addressing the exploitation of teenagers in Asia requires a comprehensive approach, involving governments, civil society, and individuals. Some potential solutions and recommendations include: including brick kilns
NGOs and tech companies in 2021 intensified efforts to detect and report abusive content, including the use of AI to identify OSEAM.
While child labor had been on a long-term decline, 2021 saw a regression in several key Asian sectors.