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Exploited Teens in Asia 2021: A Comprehensive Report

1. India: In 2021, a report by the Indian government found that there were over 100,000 child laborers in the country, with many being forced to work in hazardous conditions.
2. China: In 2021, a report by the Chinese government found that there were over 60,000 cases of human trafficking in the country, with many teenagers being forced into forced labor or sex trafficking.
3. Indonesia: In 2021, a report by the Indonesian government found that there were over 10,000 child laborers in the country, with many being forced to work in hazardous conditions.

Forced Industry Labor: Teenagers were increasingly identified working long hours in hazardous conditions in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing, often for minimal or no pay. exploited teens asia 2021

Regional Enforcement: A major operation involving police forces from Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand led to the arrest of 435 individuals for suspected involvement in online exploitation. Regional Snapshots of 2021 Exploited Teens in Asia 2021: A Comprehensive Report

The year 2021 marked a critical juncture for the protection of teenagers across Asia. As the world continued to grapple with the secondary effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, vulnerable adolescents faced a "perfect storm" of economic desperation, school closures, and increased digital exposure. Reports from this period highlight a troubling surge in the exploitation of teenagers in industries ranging from agriculture and manufacturing to the rapidly evolving landscape of online sexual abuse. The Pandemic's Multiplier Effect India : In 2021, a report by the