: While sex trafficking remains a major focus, there is a global and regional rise in trafficking for forced labor forced criminality
Engaging communities in the fight against exploitation can help in identifying and preventing cases of abuse. Exploited Teens Asia
ETA’s charter is built around three pillars: : While sex trafficking remains a major focus,
Across Asia, millions of teenagers face systematic exploitation, a crisis fueled by deep-rooted poverty, rapid digitalization, and shifting migration patterns. While global efforts have halved child labor since 2000, approximately in the Asia-Pacific region remain engaged in child labor as of 2024, with older adolescents often carrying the heaviest burden. The Landscape of Teen Exploitation in Asia millions of teenagers face systematic exploitation