: Launched in late 2025, this 10-year regional framework commits ASEAN nations to accelerating collective action to eliminate the worst forms of child labor by 2035.
: Despite the digital shift, labor exploitation in brick kilns, garment factories, and agriculture remains a massive issue in South Asia. In the Greater Mekong Subregion, high prices for virginity continue to drive the trafficking of young girls into the sex industry. Efforts to "Fix" the Crisis
: In 2025 and 2026, ASEAN member states have strengthened cooperation to raid scam compounds, specifically targeting notorious centers like those in the Mekong sub-region.
: A staggering 83% of child and adolescent sexual exploitation now occurs through online platforms like social media and chatting apps. Perpetrators increasingly use AI to generate explicit deepfake images of minors, a threat that has seen a 1,325% increase in some regions like the Philippines.