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Taking action against extortionate visa fees: Birmingham network meeting

Migrant Voice came together for a Birmingham Network meeting on 26 September to discuss the government’s proposed punishing increases to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges. Over 40 of us came together in a packed room at the Birmingham and Midlands Institute: migrants, members of the public and representatives of community organisations, and trade unions as well as legal experts. Migrant Voice Director, Nazek Ramadan, welcomed all and pointed out that the amount of people gathered here today just shows how we are all not happy with the…

Migrant Voice came together for a Birmingham Network meeting on 26 September to discuss the government’s proposed punishing increases to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges. Over 40…

A vibrant launch event for our 'Putting Ourselves in the Picture' exhibition

In the face of growing hostile rhetoric against migrants, it was fantastic to see so many people turn out for the launch of our exhibition “Putting Ourselves in The Picture” at the Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery in Glasgow. The exhibition has 60 photographs in total, 50 taken by migrants about their lives in Scotland, and ten portraits by Karen Gordon. The pictures help tell the story of migrants living in Scotland, and will act as a record for generations to come about the importance of migration to the vast…

In the face of growing hostile rhetoric against migrants, it was fantastic to see so many people turn out for the launch of our exhibition “Putting Ourselves in The Picture”…

Putting Ourselves in the Picture: Our exhibition launches in Glasgow

We’re proud to be collaborating with Glasgow Museums on a vital exhibition, Putting Ourselves in the Picture, which aims to address the significant under-representation of migrants in Scottish heritage and capture Scotland’s history as it happens. The exhibition, which will launch at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, on Saturday, 16 September 2023, sharing photographs from two of Migrant Voice’s projects, creates a space where individual stories about moving to Scotland come to life. Alongside portraits of migrants by photographer Karen Gordon, there are also pictures taken by…

We’re proud to be collaborating with Glasgow Museums on a vital exhibition, Putting Ourselves in the Picture, which aims to address the significant under-representation of migrants in Scottish heritage and…

Communicating with confidence: A ‘how-to’ guide from Birmingham’s Media Lab

On 9 and 16 August 2023, our Birmingham hub held the first two Media Labs in a series of four sessions led by veteran journalist Selbin Kabote. Over 10 participants, hailing from various migrant backgrounds, gathered at the Zellig building in Digbeth to master the art of written and verbal communication in two intensive sessions. The sound of laughter and smell of samosas filled the air as Adam, our Birmingham Communications Worker, kickstarted the session with an introduction during which participants learnt about how they can contribute with tackling Migrant…

On 9 and 16 August 2023, our Birmingham hub held the first two Media Labs in a series of four sessions led by veteran journalist Selbin Kabote. Over 10 participants,…

Defying hostility with welcome

At a time of negative rhetoric and policies on migration, Migrant Voice has launched a new project through which we will be creating messages of welcome to migrants. Our Welcome Project will use creative tools such as photography, drama, and creative writing to express our ideas and experience of welcome. There is a lot of hostile language being used to speak about migrants or migration and a lot of policies that are making it harder for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. These words and actions also sometimes feel dehumanising. This…

At a time of negative rhetoric and policies on migration, Migrant Voice has launched a new project through which we will be creating messages of welcome to migrants. Our Welcome…

"Making Britain Great", Glasgow basketball legend launches campaign

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, has helped launch a new campaign, organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), Migrant Voice and IMIX. Migrant Voice, SRtRC and IMIX are launching the new initiative to celebrate migration across the UK and in particular the regions of the Northeast, West Midlands and Scotland. Using education, facts and sporting role models, the initiative aims to challenge and address many of the myths surrounding migrants and celebrate the enormous contribution made by those who have sought asylum and…

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, has helped launch a new campaign, organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), Migrant Voice and IMIX. Migrant…

Planned actions against visa fee increases

The government’s proposed punishing increases, to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges, was the driving force behind our national online meeting on 8 August, 2023. We came together to hear from experts and activists, and discuss what actions we can take to stop this injustice. Starting out with a combination of solidarity, anger and determination to do something, we left with a range of ideas and actions which we can take forward, including a new national day of action, more information about which can be found at the…

The government’s proposed punishing increases, to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges, was the driving force behind our national online meeting on 8 August, 2023. We came together…

Vanley Burke x Migrant Voice - ‘A Gift to Birmingham’

The Exchange is showcasing ‘A Gift to Birmingham’, a striking exhibition marking a collaboration between Vanley Burke, Migrant Voice and the University of Birmingham. Burke, a renowned British-Jamaican visual artist better known as the ‘Godfather of Black British Photography’, offers an intimate look into Birmingham’s diverse migrant communities through seventeen portraits of members of Migrant Voice in their natural environments. Echoing his typical style, Burke captured participants in their homes, community centres, and parks, providing an understanding of the reciprocity between migrants and the second city. Each image explores both…

The Exchange is showcasing ‘A Gift to Birmingham’, a striking exhibition marking a collaboration between Vanley Burke, Migrant Voice and the University of Birmingham. Burke, a renowned British-Jamaican visual artist…

West Midlands Coffee Morning: Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

On Tuesday 18 July, individuals from a variety of migrant backgrounds came together and attended our Coffee Morning event, celebrating the launch of South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). The event in Birmingham provided an opportunity to connect migrants together, to share our own individual stories and experiences, as well as to learn more about the significance of the awareness month. We celebrated with samosas, colourful decorations which reflected the vibrant culture of South Asian countries, traditional music, and an amazing henna artist! On the importance of celebrating South Asian…

On Tuesday 18 July, individuals from a variety of migrant backgrounds came together and attended our Coffee Morning event, celebrating the launch of South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). The…

South Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating history and culture

THURSDAY, 13 JULY 2023 South Asian Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of South Asian countries, history and culture celebrated from July 18 to August 17. It provides an opportunity to deeply appreciate and better understand the vibrant nature of South Asian Heritage, from its food, music, dance, and art. It is also a time to learn about the contributions of South Asian countries and people to the UK and the world. It is a time to deeply understand and raise awareness of South Asian culture and history to…

THURSDAY, 13 JULY 2023 South Asian Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of South Asian countries, history and culture celebrated from July 18 to August 17. It provides an…

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Taking action against extortionate visa fees: Birmingham network meeting

Migrant Voice came together for a Birmingham Network meeting on 26 September to discuss the government’s proposed punishing increases to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges. Over 40…

A vibrant launch event for our 'Putting Ourselves in the Picture' exhibition

In the face of growing hostile rhetoric against migrants, it was fantastic to see so many people turn out for the launch of our exhibition “Putting Ourselves in The Picture”…

Putting Ourselves in the Picture: Our exhibition launches in Glasgow

We’re proud to be collaborating with Glasgow Museums on a vital exhibition, Putting Ourselves in the Picture, which aims to address the significant under-representation of migrants in Scottish heritage and…

Communicating with confidence: A ‘how-to’ guide from Birmingham’s Media Lab

On 9 and 16 August 2023, our Birmingham hub held the first two Media Labs in a series of four sessions led by veteran journalist Selbin Kabote. Over 10 participants,…

Defying hostility with welcome

At a time of negative rhetoric and policies on migration, Migrant Voice has launched a new project through which we will be creating messages of welcome to migrants. Our Welcome…

"Making Britain Great", Glasgow basketball legend launches campaign

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, has helped launch a new campaign, organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), Migrant Voice and IMIX. Migrant…

Planned actions against visa fee increases

The government’s proposed punishing increases, to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges, was the driving force behind our national online meeting on 8 August, 2023. We came together…

Vanley Burke x Migrant Voice - ‘A Gift to Birmingham’

The Exchange is showcasing ‘A Gift to Birmingham’, a striking exhibition marking a collaboration between Vanley Burke, Migrant Voice and the University of Birmingham. Burke, a renowned British-Jamaican visual artist…

West Midlands Coffee Morning: Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month

On Tuesday 18 July, individuals from a variety of migrant backgrounds came together and attended our Coffee Morning event, celebrating the launch of South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM). The…

South Asian Heritage Month: Celebrating history and culture

THURSDAY, 13 JULY 2023 South Asian Heritage Month is a month-long celebration of South Asian countries, history and culture celebrated from July 18 to August 17. It provides an…

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