Exploited Teens Asia 2021 -

The year 2021 brought unprecedented challenges to teenagers across Southeast Asia. As schools remained closed and the economic impact of the global pandemic deepened, many young people found themselves pushed into difficult circumstances to support their families.

While on the decline, child marriage remains a form of exploitation, particularly for girls. Being married off at a young age often results in the end of a girl's education and can lead to early pregnancy, health complications, and a cycle of poverty. exploited teens asia 2021

The socio-economic consequences of the pandemic acted as a primary driver for exploitation in 2021. The year 2021 brought unprecedented challenges to teenagers

In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerability of teenagers in Asia, with many schools and educational institutions closed, leaving young people without access to education and increasing their risk of exploitation. Being married off at a young age often