As Austin’s international organization, we promote understanding, friendship, and cooperation with our sister cities and sister countries all over the world. As we mourn with our communities the deaths of eight shooting victims in Atlanta, six of Asian descent, and the ongoing rising violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), we stand in solidarity with our AAPI community and condemn acts of violence, racism and hate.

Austin Sister Cities International is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and will continue to promote peace, respect and mutual understanding within our local communities and sister cities around the world. As global citizens, we must speak up for inclusive, supportive, and equitable communities and speak out against acts of hate, discrimination, and racism.

We believe in people to people relationships and working together everyday to support and uplift the individuals and the diversity that make our communities beautiful.

In solidarity,

Austin Sister Cities International

Events and Resources

Stop AAPI Hate, https://stopaapihate.org/

A reporting center for anti-Asian hate incidents aggravated by COVID-19.

Integral Care 24/7 Helpline, 512-472-4357, https://integralcare.org/en/home/

Free emotional support in multiple languages.

Stop Asian Hate Rally and Vigil, https://www.facebook.com/events/468713590922426

Saturday, April 17 at 4pm

This event is organized by a team of grassroots organizers in Austin and San Antonio, with the Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs (APAPA) - Austin Chapter.