| Instrument | Core Commitment | Relevance to Teens | |------------|----------------|--------------------| | UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) | Guarantees protection from all forms of exploitation. | Provides legal basis for national legislation. | | Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons (Palermo Protocol) | Criminalizes trafficking and mandates victim protection. | Directly applicable to sexual and labour trafficking of adolescents. | | ASEAN Convention against Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (2009) | Regional cooperation, victim‑centric approach. | Encourages cross‑border data sharing and joint operations. | | ILO Convention No. 182 (Worst Forms of Child Labour) | Calls for immediate elimination of worst forms, including forced labour. | Guides labour inspections and school‑to‑work transitions. | | UN Sustainable Development Goal 8.7 | End modern slavery, including child labour, by 2025. | Provides a global target for policy‑makers. |
| Country | Program | Highlights | |---------|---------|------------| | Thailand | “Child Protection Centres” (CPC) | 24/7 hotlines, multidisciplinary response teams; 2023 saw a 30 % increase in rescued teens. | | India | “Ujjawala” (National Scheme for Prevention of Trafficking) | Provides rehabilitation shelters; integrates vocational training for adolescent survivors. | | Philippines | “Anti‑Human Trafficking Act (RA 10364) Implementation Task Force” | Specialized police units and community watch groups. | | Vietnam | “Youth Safe Zones” in tourist hotspots | Collaboration with tourism industry to monitor and report suspicious recruitment. | exploited teens asia repack
Prepared as a concise, evidence‑based briefing for educators, youth workers, policy‑makers, and anyone who wants to understand and help address the plight of adolescents who fall victim to exploitation across the Asian continent. Exploited Teens Asia Re‑Pack: An Overview A