Featured, News and Events, Uncategorized
3/16/2023 Today marks two years since eight people, among them six Asian massage workers, were killed at spas in the Atlanta area. This heinous act of racial and gender-based violence resulted in terrible loss that devastated our communities, and its impact is still...
Culturally-Specific Advocacy, Featured, New, News and Events, Uncategorized
3/29/23 at 12:00pm PT/3pm ET Join this 45 minute virtual event to learn about the Asian Foster Family Initiative (AFFI) from Korean American Family Services (KFAM). AFFI is the U.S.’ first and only AAPI-focused foster family agency; it addresses the critical need for...
Featured, New, News and Events
Updated January 24, 2023 Just days after the tragedy in Monterey Park, we are shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay. We mourn the loss and injury of eight victims and share our condolences with their loved ones. Our hearts break...
Featured, New, News and Events, Uncategorized
1/25/23 at 10:30am PST Join API-GBV and Healing Equity United for the first in a series of virtual workshops, or healing retreats, addressing solidarity, privilege, and implicit bias. This series is intended for advocates and community members working to address...
Culturally-Specific Advocacy, Featured, Immigration, News and Events, Updated
In September 2022, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule interpreting the meaning and application of the “public charge” provisions of immigration law. This advisory describes provisions under the new final rule and how it will impact immigrant...
Featured, Immigration, New, News and Events, Uncategorized
10/12/22 at 12:00 – 1:00pm PST On September 8, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final Public Charge rule, to go into effect on December 23, 2022. The rule strengthens public charge policies that had been in effect since March 2021,...
Asians and Pacific Islanders, Featured, New, News and Events, Uncategorized
9/27/22 at 12:00 – 1:00pm PST API-GBV is excited to welcome Amanda Chen to the first of our ‘AAPI Creatives’ Conversations. Amanda Chen is a serial entrepreneur, motivational speaker that has always been passionate about discussing concepts of gender, identity...
Featured, Immigration, New, News and Events, Uncategorized
September 8, 2022 This morning, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final Public Charge rule. The final rule will be published in the Federal Register for public inspection tomorrow, September 9th and will go into effect December 23rd....
Featured, Gender-Based Violence, New, News and Events
** Update 2/2/23:** Given revised guidance from the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) Program, API-GBV will now award up to 40 grants for both DV and SA, totaling close to $12 million USD! Applicants may submit either DV, SA, or combined (DV/SA)...
Featured, New, News and Events, Sexual Violence, Teen/Youth Dating Abuse
This summary report lifts up the experiences and needs of Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students and staff who face dating and domestic violence, sexual assault, or sexual harassment on campus. While focused on experiences of survivors...
