This policy update highlights key developments related to voting rights and civic participation within the Democracy & Civic Action program, with a focus on Illinois HB3047. The update below summarizes the legislation’s intent, key provisions, and potential impact on South…
Panel Notes – Protecting Democracy: Ensuring Fair Representation in an Age of Gerrymandering and Voter Suppression
Missed the live panel? Catch up by reading our panel notes or watching the full recording below. Scroll down to download the PDF and share it with your community! Learn more about the Engaged Communities Series here.
Access to Justice Policy Update | December 2025
This policy update highlights key developments related to immigration policies within the Access to Justice program. The updates below summarize recent policy changes, ongoing debates, and implementation challenges affecting South Asian American communities. H1B 100K Fee Policy OPT Fair Tax…
Panel Notes – Breaking the Silence: Domestic Violence and Immigrant Survivors
Missed the live panel? Catch up by reading our panel notes or watching the full recording below. Scroll down to download the PDF and share it with your community! Learn more about the Engaged Communities Series here.
Chicagoland AANHPI Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Coalition Meeting
On June 20, 2025, SAAPRI and CASL Anti-Hate Action Center reconvened partner organizations for a Chicagoland AANHPI Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Coalition Meeting. It was a space primarily for AANHPI community-serving organizations to provide an overview of current resources…
Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination and Legal Protections in a Changing Landscape
Description 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…
Intersecting Identities: Confronting Hate Against Queer South Asians
Description On June 12th, 2025, in honor of Pride Month, SAAPRI and SAAJCO hosted an essential conversation bridging our Know Your Rights and Unpacking Hate programs. This session focused on the unique challenges faced by queer South Asians in confronting…
Policy Shifts & Hate Crimes in 2025: Key Updates Affecting South Asian Communities (June 2025)
Women’s Health Series Webinar 4: Elderly Care
On May 14, 2025, SAAPRI wrapped up its Women’s Health Series with a conversation on Elderly Care. As South Asian communities age, caregiving for elderly family members is becoming more critical—and more complex. While caregiving is deeply rooted in South…
Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago
On May 9th, 2025, SAAPRI’s Executive Director Shobhana Verma and Health Equity Research & Program Specialist Maya Bhowmik attended Capstone Poster Symposium at the College of Applied Health Sciences, University of Illinois-Chicago. Health Equity Research Fellow Tenzin Pema was presenting…