청소년인권행동 아수나로 | |
 | |
| Formation | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | NGO,NPO (De facto) |
| Purpose | Youth rights,Student rights |
| Headquarters | None |
| Location | |
| Membership | around 9,000 |
Active member | around 60 |
| Website | www |
| ASUNARO: Action for Youth Rights of Korea | |
| Hangul | 청소년인권행동 아수나로 |
|---|---|
| Hanja | 靑少年人權行動 아수나로 |
| RR | Cheongsonyeon ingwon haengdong Asunaro |
| MR | Ch'ŏngsonyŏn inkwŏn haengdong Asunaro |
TheASUNARO: Action for Youth Rights of Korea (Korean:청소년인권행동 아수나로), also known asAsunaro is ayouth rights organization based in South Korea.[1] The Asunaro was established in 2004 a small forum of the name ofAsunaro: Research Forum for Youth Rights, the name was changed toASUNARO: Action for Youth Rights of Korea in February 2006.[2]
As Asunaro aims to build an equal, democratic society, there are no central departments or representatives. Usually many teams work on a national scale for specific needs, but people in the teams does not represent Asunaro workers and anyone can work in the teams. If needed, a few people will be elected and be in charge for the job.
Asunaro has criticized the long study hours South Korean students face in theSouth Korean education system.[3] The organization provided information for the 2021Human Rights Watch report on LGBT rights in South Korea.[4] In 2022, Asunaro endorsed a statement condemningRussia's invasion of Ukraine.[5]
In December 2024, after PresidentYoon Suk-yeol'smartial law declaration, Asunaro and fellow youth rights organization Jieum launched a grassroots petition, titled “Declaration on the National Crisis”, that called forYoon's impeachment. More than 52,000 people signed the petition, including 123 advocacy groups.[6]
Every local branches are at the equal terms. Currently, there are 6 local branches,[7] 4 local semi-branches,[8] and several other local communities.
The nameAsunaro originated from the imaginary youth organization in the novelKibō no Kuni no Exodus byRyū Murakami.[2]
The Asunaro published a book entitled theMeo-Pi-In (ISBN 9788991402317) about youth rights in 2009.
