WHO WE ARE
The South Asian American Policy & Research Institute (SAAPRI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established in 2001 with the mission to serve South Asian Americans in the Midwest by using research to formulate equitable and socially responsible policy recommendations.
RECENT NEWS
- Chicagoland AANHPI Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Coalition Meeting
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape
- Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians
- Policy Shifts & Hate Crimes in 2025: Key Updates Affecting South Asian Communities (June 2025)
- Women’s Health Series Webinar 4: Elderly Care
- Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago
- From Hate to Hope: South Asian Resilience, Resistance, and Thriving Through History
UPCOMING EVENT
Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape
Thursday, July 10th at 5 PM CST
Join us for a critical conversation on workplace rights in light of recent federal policy shifts. With the Trump administration’s announced rollbacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it’s more important than ever to understand how these changes may impact workplace protections and what you can do to safeguard your rights.
Our panel of legal experts will provide essential guidance on recognizing, addressing, and challenging workplace discrimination, as well as navigating the evolving legal landscape.
