This statement was originally released on UNAVSA’s social media account on Friday March 19. As of March 25, 2021, various regional organizations signed onto our statement. Instagram CW: Harm, Murder, Oppression, Violence We are grieving and deeply mourning with the communities and families of the workers who were murdered on Tuesday March 16 across multiple…
Dear community members, We are writing to you in acknowledgment and deep regret for UNAVSA’s actions outlined in the open letter written by our former staff member, Michelle Dao. UNAVSA has failed to provide a safe environment for our constituents and a sense of urgency and action toward matters of community safety. We deeply regret…
For our Labour Rights and Healthcare week of Vietnamese Advocacy Month in 2020, we reached out to UNAVSA alumni and community members who have are working in or studying various forms of healthcare—ranging from physical therapy, general medicine, pharmacy, and more—to ask them about their experiences of racial inequity in the field: Thu-Mai Nguyen, physical…
Dear community members, In light of recent events regarding sexual assault within our communities, UNAVSA would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our commitment to prioritize and maintain a safe environment. Staff and volunteers of UNAVSA, when accepting to participate in UNAVSA’s initiatives or accepting a role within our organization, agree to abide by…
Dear community members, In the last few months, COVID-19—commonly referred to as the “novel coronavirus”—has exacerbated public health and economic crises, shuttered small businesses and public institutions, and is now labeled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as an international pandemic. Since the outbreak, we have also seen an increase in anti-Asian racist…
A Piece by Natalie Doan-Dunnum Since 1986, March has been declared as National Women’s History Month, where we honor the achievements of women. Women have accomplished a multitude of things in history that range from uncovering extraordinary discoveries in science, becoming Olympic athletes, to becoming activists that have inspired and led entire movements that have…
A piece by Kevin Le | August 6, 2018 Why I Vote. Voting gives voice. It gives us–as individuals and as a community–the opportunity to be heard. Fact: It was not until 1948 that all Asian Canadians were granted the right to vote in the federal election after the passing of the UN Universal Declaration…
February 24, 2018 Black History Month commemorates and celebrates the Black community and their achievements throughout American history. Their contributions have heavily progressed modern society in the United States towards one with inclusion and diversity. As many observe the great strides in progression, UNAVSA believes, Black History Month is also a time of remembrance for…
February 26, 2018 February is Black History Month and UNAVSA is showcasing Asian activists who have contributed to the movement of empowering Black people and Black history. Many view experiences from different racial groups as unique and distinct, or are quick to form stereotypes, however, we want to show that identify and character is complex.…
March 19, 2018 March is Women’s History Month and we are is showcasing women who have contributed to the movement of women’s empowerment and equality. August 26th is considered to be National Women’s Equality Day in the U.S. as a commemoration of the passing of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920 which granted…