Asia Students Association (ASA)
Association des étudiants d'Asie et de Pacifique
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Founded
1969-04-14 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
History
14 Apr 1969, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), as Asian Students' Association, following 1st Asian Student Conference. Constitution amended 1978. Name changed to Asia-Pacific Students Association. Original name readopted 1991 due to Hong Kong Government's decision. Registered in Hong Kong.
Aims
Encourage active student involvement in the educational process, national development and social transformation; campaign for academic freedom, rights and welfare of students, and acceptance and practice of the Declaration of Human Rights; assist in the formation, rebuilding and development of student organizations and movements; provide venue for greater mutual understanding and cooperation among students in socio-cultural, economic and political fields; promote cooperation between student organizations in Asia and the Pacific and elsewhere; enhance student participation in international issues and affairs; sustain and develop the partnership between and among student groups in Asia and the Pacific; as an integral part of the people's movement in the region, cooperate in working towards a system providing justice and prosperity to all, and be involved in human rights matters, problems of world peace, development and other issues affecting youth, women, indigenous people and other segments of society.
Events
12 past events available with paid subscription only.Activities
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General Conference (every 3 years); Executive Council (meets at least annually). Sub-regional coordinators (5): Middle East; South Asia; Southeast Asia; East Asia; Pacific. Secretariat.
Languages
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UIA Org ID
XD4337
Last News
2003
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