The Hong Kong Secondary Students Union (Chinese characters: 香港中學生聯盟) is a pro-democracy student organisation in Hong Kong established in August 2003 by some pro-democratic secondary school students of Hong Kong. Formed by various students’ associations (SA’s) and students’ councils (SC’s) of secondary schools, it is the third largest politically involved youth organization in Hong Kong, after the Hong Kong Federation of Students and the Hong Kong Youth and Tertiary Students Association.
The HKSSU’s stated goals are to study social and political issues from a student’s perspective, to speak out on government policies affecting secondary school students, and to raise awareness and sense of responsibility among young people towards social and political issues. Activities include the annual Youth Conference in Hong Kong, as well as participation in various political demonstrations.
Advisors to the HKSSU include four barristers, one solicitor, twelve university professors and lecturers, two clergy, one reporter, one accountant, and two doctors.
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