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I am a 28-year old professional, fluent in six languages, who relocated to London roughly three years ago to continue my studies in the UK, where I recently completed my Masters degree. Ending up jobless seemed like something that wouldn’t happen to me. Since January 2020, I’ve been working as a Business Consultant and I had a permanent contract with my US-based company, which is registered in the UK. You can imagine my surprise when, during one of our daily e-calls in early April, my whole team and I were…

I am a 28-year old professional, fluent in six languages, who relocated to London roughly three years ago to continue my studies in the UK, where I recently completed my…

Atlantics: A dazzling debut from Dakar

Another precarious boat of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Whether receptive or hostile, the commentary that accompanies it will often focus entirely on how European societies will be affected by this migration. When stories about migration to Europe are consistently associated with images like this, stripping migrants both literally and figuratively of any background, you might indeed be forgiven for thinking that migrants appear out of thin air at the borders of Europe. But what about the place these people have left? What is the effect of migration on there?…

Another precarious boat of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Whether receptive or hostile, the commentary that accompanies it will often focus entirely on how European societies will be affected by…

The war against Covid-19: Dangerous times, yet ripe with potential

The eerie sight of deserted London landmarks and underground stations is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary times we are living through. Not since the Second World War have such severe restrictions on daily life been imposed on the British public. Despite some initial reservations, the wartime analogy is now one that has been embraced by many leaders. In the US, President Donald Trump has happily cast himself as a ‘wartime leader’, whilst UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s televised addresses to the nation have taken on an almost Churchillian tone. Both are…

The eerie sight of deserted London landmarks and underground stations is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary times we are living through. Not since the Second World War have such…

'Kate and Koji' is corny but very welcome

In the latest of our occasional commentaries on the coverage of migration in the media, Daniel Nelson looks at ITV's Kate and Koji. A second sympathetic sitcom about an asylum-seeker is now screening on prime time TV. Should we applaud or boo? The first, Home, was about a Syrian who smuggles his way into a suburban family home by stowing away in their car boot. The new comedy, Kate and Koji, is set in an English seaside caff and is built around a West African doctor. The principal characters are an…

In the latest of our occasional commentaries on the coverage of migration in the media, Daniel Nelson looks at ITV's Kate and Koji. A second sympathetic sitcom about an…

Covid-19: Migrant Voice calling for policy changes to help migrants

Since the escalation of the Covid-19 epidemic in the UK, the migration sector has been working together with different migrant communities to assess the particular issues affecting them and to call for urgent changes to national policies, regulations and practicies. At Migrant Voice, we have been contributing to these conversations and raising our voice with others to push for the change that's needed. Here are some of the calls we're supporting and letters we've been signing: We joined with Medact, JCWI, Liberty and many others to call for an immediate…

Since the escalation of the Covid-19 epidemic in the UK, the migration sector has been working together with different migrant communities to assess the particular issues affecting them and to…

Important update about Migrant Voice work

Due to growing concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, Migrant Voice staff are working remotely from Monday 16 March. Our offices are closed and we will not be holding any face-to-face events, trainings or meetings until further notice. If you have a meeting scheduled with any of our staff or you are signed up to a training session, we will be in touch with you soon. We are currently exploring different ways that we can continue working with you – whether by phone, Skype or using other online tools – and…

Due to growing concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, Migrant Voice staff are working remotely from Monday 16 March. Our offices are closed and we will not be holding any face-to-face…

A (small) step in the right direction: MV response to new Home Office guidance on TOEIC cases

On 6 March 2020, the Home Office published updated guidance for its caseworkers on dealing with cases involving an allegation of cheating on the English language test known as TOEIC. (Read about the My Future Back campaign for justice here) This document is the result of a ministerial statement in July 2019 by former Home Secretary Sajid Javid, who, following significant reports by the National Audit Office and APPG on TOEIC, announced that guidance on these cases would be updated. It is unacceptable that the tens of thousands of students impacted…

On 6 March 2020, the Home Office published updated guidance for its caseworkers on dealing with cases involving an allegation of cheating on the English language test known as TOEIC. (Read…

'It's given me a purpose': Refugees and asylum seekers find their voice through London choir

On Saturday mornings, a choir family of refugees and asylum seekers meet at a church crypt in Hackney to sing songs that echo the beauty of their homelands. Mothers come with their young children, while others travel long distances to be here. On this particular Saturday, one member arrives despite feeling ill. “I can’t not come,” she says, explaining how the group fills her with an indescribable sense of belonging as a refugee. That group is Woven Gold, a choir made up of refugees and asylum seekers who have fled persecution…

On Saturday mornings, a choir family of refugees and asylum seekers meet at a church crypt in Hackney to sing songs that echo the beauty of their homelands. Mothers come…

New Roma play at Young Vic breaks stereotypes

Breaking bread and stereotypes at the same time is on offer at London’s Young Vic theatre as a company of Roma and Irish Travellers celebrate the culture, identity and traditions of the two communities. The play, Me For the World, takes the form of a meal, with the cast of six non-professional actors sitting around a huge table with the audience. The cast worked with writer Molly Taylor, so the script is a compilation of their stories and experiences, from the ignorance they encounter (“Roma? So you’re from Rome?”) to taking…

Breaking bread and stereotypes at the same time is on offer at London’s Young Vic theatre as a company of Roma and Irish Travellers celebrate the culture, identity and traditions…

Our response to new report on EU Settlement Scheme

On 27 February, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration published a report on the EU Settlement Scheme, following an inspection carried out between April and August 2019. Read the report here. This is what we said in response: “We’re pleased that this ICIBI report shines a spotlight on some key concerns relating to the EU Settlement Scheme, such as the hidden costs of applying, a lack of transparency and detail in the Home Office data, and the need for consistency in how applications are processed. “We know that…

On 27 February, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration published a report on the EU Settlement Scheme, following an inspection carried out between April and August 2019. Read…

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Unfairlough

I am a 28-year old professional, fluent in six languages, who relocated to London roughly three years ago to continue my studies in the UK, where I recently completed my…

Atlantics: A dazzling debut from Dakar

Another precarious boat of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea. Whether receptive or hostile, the commentary that accompanies it will often focus entirely on how European societies will be affected by…

The war against Covid-19: Dangerous times, yet ripe with potential

The eerie sight of deserted London landmarks and underground stations is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary times we are living through. Not since the Second World War have such…

'Kate and Koji' is corny but very welcome

In the latest of our occasional commentaries on the coverage of migration in the media, Daniel Nelson looks at ITV's Kate and Koji. A second sympathetic sitcom about an…

Covid-19: Migrant Voice calling for policy changes to help migrants

Since the escalation of the Covid-19 epidemic in the UK, the migration sector has been working together with different migrant communities to assess the particular issues affecting them and to…

Important update about Migrant Voice work

Due to growing concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, Migrant Voice staff are working remotely from Monday 16 March. Our offices are closed and we will not be holding any face-to-face…

A (small) step in the right direction: MV response to new Home Office guidance on TOEIC cases

On 6 March 2020, the Home Office published updated guidance for its caseworkers on dealing with cases involving an allegation of cheating on the English language test known as TOEIC. (Read…

'It's given me a purpose': Refugees and asylum seekers find their voice through London choir

On Saturday mornings, a choir family of refugees and asylum seekers meet at a church crypt in Hackney to sing songs that echo the beauty of their homelands. Mothers come…

New Roma play at Young Vic breaks stereotypes

Breaking bread and stereotypes at the same time is on offer at London’s Young Vic theatre as a company of Roma and Irish Travellers celebrate the culture, identity and traditions…

Our response to new report on EU Settlement Scheme

On 27 February, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration published a report on the EU Settlement Scheme, following an inspection carried out between April and August 2019. Read…

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