Exploited Teens Asia Portable Updated

: UNODC provides resources and guidance on human trafficking and exploitation, including initiatives focused on Asia.

Approximately 9% of internet-using teens (estimated at 400,000 individuals) were victims of grave online sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA) in a single year.

: Reports from groups like China Labor Watch (CLW) have documented children as young as 14 and 15 working 11-hour night shifts. These workers often use false papers or "borrowed" identification cards to bypass facial recognition systems.

: This organization works globally, including in Asia, to protect people from human trafficking and slavery. They offer resources and information on how to get involved in prevention efforts.

The rise of portable devices and online platforms has increased the risk of exploitation. Teenagers may be targeted through:

The rise of "portable" work through smartphones has created a double-edged sword for Asian teens. In countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, young people are increasingly recruited for: