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Migrant Voice and Amnesty International release Borders Bill briefing

JULY 15: Ahead of the second reading of the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, Migrant Voice and Amnesty International have released a joint briefing for MPs. We strongly oppose most of what is found in this Bill, which will undermine the human rights of people affected by our immigration laws. We do, however, strongly support Part 1 of the Bill. This seeks to dismantle historical inequalities which have deprived some people of the British nationality that ought to be theirs. But the vast majority of the rest of this Bill seems to have…

JULY 15: Ahead of the second reading of the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, Migrant Voice and Amnesty International have released a joint briefing for MPs. We strongly oppose most…

New podcast aims to challenge toxic immigration debate

A new podcast launched aims to combat toxic ideas surrounding migration in Britain. Created by activist and actor Christine Bacon, who is a supporter of Migrant Voice, the podcast consists of nine weekly episodes, including interviews with actors Siobhán McSweeney, a star of the Channel 4 series Derry Girls, and Lucian Msamati of Game of Thrones. Christine said that the podcast, titled I am an Immigrant, aims to “breathe new life into conversations about immigration”. “The podcasts are not about which immigrants are good, or how many is too many,”…

A new podcast launched aims to combat toxic ideas surrounding migration in Britain. Created by activist and actor Christine Bacon, who is a supporter of Migrant Voice, the podcast consists…

Complete our survey on experiences of visa fees

Migrant Voice is collecting information from migrants and Britons across the UK who are currently or have previously been paying visa fees for themselves and/or their families. We would like to invite you to complete our short survey on your experiences in relation to visa fees. The survey asks about the fees you have been paying, the impact on you, and what changes you would like to see. The information we gather from this survey, along with the focus groups we have run over the past month will help to…

Migrant Voice is collecting information from migrants and Britons across the UK who are currently or have previously been paying visa fees for themselves and/or their families. We would like…

Impact of Covid-19 on migrants - watch our videos

Learn about the impact of Covid-19 on migrants with limited or no Leave to Remain - hear their stories. The Building Resilience project provides spaces for migrants with limited immigration status and no recourse to public funds to discuss shared experiences throughout the pandemic and form networks of solidarity. Responding to Covid-19: Building Resilience project, running between November 2020 and April 2021, aims to organise, empower and build networks with some of the migrant communities most marginalised by Covid-19. It is a partnership project between Migrant Voice, Kanlungan Filipino Consortium,…

Learn about the impact of Covid-19 on migrants with limited or no Leave to Remain - hear their stories. The Building Resilience project provides spaces for migrants with limited immigration…

Key asks for the Mayoral election

Ahead of the West Midlands Mayoral election on May 6th, MV has written to all the Mayoral candidates to convey the views of our migrant members on their priorities to make the region a better place to live. These member priorities focus on the topics of integration, positive messaging and support for undocumented migrants and EU nationals. We have asked the candidates for their views on our members’ key asks, and to support our members' vision for the future of the West Midlands. We will share relevant responses publicly…

Ahead of the West Midlands Mayoral election on May 6th, MV has written to all the Mayoral candidates to convey the views of our migrant members on their priorities to…

Nadia: on a mission to inspire the next generation

Nadia Kanyange has a dream: “I want to do good in the society I live in, I want to use my skills and knowledge to lift other people up,” she says, a bright smile on her face. The Glaswegian is running for the Scottish Parliament as a Green candidate, after a journey that took her from her native Burundi to Scotland, where she arrived as a refugee with her small child, in 2004. Nadia has been a social activist in her local area for years, helping women and migrants with…

Nadia Kanyange has a dream: “I want to do good in the society I live in, I want to use my skills and knowledge to lift other people up,” she…

The Glasgow Girl who’s standing for Parliament

After Roza Salih was elected as a students’ representative at Strathclyde University, people often laughed at her radical proposals - such as the introduction of scholarships for asylum seekers. When she put the idea to the university’s principal, he retorted, “Do you think I have bags of money lying under the table?” Without batting an eye, Roza replied, “Yes! I know how much you earn.” The principal had learned, like Roza’s fellow students, that she wasn’t afraid of speaking her mind. Her outspokenness paid off. A year later, the first…

After Roza Salih was elected as a students’ representative at Strathclyde University, people often laughed at her radical proposals - such as the introduction of scholarships for asylum seekers. When…

Rest in peace, Simin Azimi

We were heartbroken to hear of the recent death of Simin Azimi, a Migrant Voice trustee and a friend to us for many years. A migrant herself, Simin dedicated her life to working for migrant and refugee rights. Her passing is a huge loss to the sector and to the migrant community in the UK. But we will remember her not just for her activism, but for her qualities as a human being. As a trustee, she was always supportive and encouraging – she believed in the mission of Migrant…

We were heartbroken to hear of the recent death of Simin Azimi, a Migrant Voice trustee and a friend to us for many years. A migrant herself, Simin dedicated her…

Resources for anyone impacted by Covid-19

As we go through another Covid-19 lockdown, many of us may find ourselves needing access to information or support services as we face health issues, or employment, immigration or housing problems. See below for some free, online resources that you might find useful. We will continue to add to this list as we find other helpful information. For general Covid-19 information in English and other languages, see the Mayor of London website, Covid-19 Graphics or the Race Equality Foundation. For advice in nine different languages, see IOM. Watch these two videos for information about the new lockdown…

As we go through another Covid-19 lockdown, many of us may find ourselves needing access to information or support services as we face health issues, or employment, immigration or housing…

This new year, let's remember EU citizens in the UK

Despite having known for months that freedom of movement between the UK and the European Union ends with this year, it still takes an effort to come to terms with what this entails. On 31 December 2020, the transitional period comes to an end, and with it, the ‘four freedoms’ that the EU provides to its citizens: free movement of goods, capital, services and people. Like many people, I’m most concerned about the fate of thousands of EU citizens who will inevitably fall through the cracks of the EU Settlement…

Despite having known for months that freedom of movement between the UK and the European Union ends with this year, it still takes an effort to come to terms with…

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Migrant Voice and Amnesty International release Borders Bill briefing

JULY 15: Ahead of the second reading of the government’s Nationality and Borders Bill, Migrant Voice and Amnesty International have released a joint briefing for MPs. We strongly oppose most…

New podcast aims to challenge toxic immigration debate

A new podcast launched aims to combat toxic ideas surrounding migration in Britain. Created by activist and actor Christine Bacon, who is a supporter of Migrant Voice, the podcast consists…

Complete our survey on experiences of visa fees

Migrant Voice is collecting information from migrants and Britons across the UK who are currently or have previously been paying visa fees for themselves and/or their families. We would like…

Impact of Covid-19 on migrants - watch our videos

Learn about the impact of Covid-19 on migrants with limited or no Leave to Remain - hear their stories. The Building Resilience project provides spaces for migrants with limited immigration…

Key asks for the Mayoral election

Ahead of the West Midlands Mayoral election on May 6th, MV has written to all the Mayoral candidates to convey the views of our migrant members on their priorities to…

Nadia: on a mission to inspire the next generation

Nadia Kanyange has a dream: “I want to do good in the society I live in, I want to use my skills and knowledge to lift other people up,” she…

The Glasgow Girl who’s standing for Parliament

After Roza Salih was elected as a students’ representative at Strathclyde University, people often laughed at her radical proposals - such as the introduction of scholarships for asylum seekers. When…

Rest in peace, Simin Azimi

We were heartbroken to hear of the recent death of Simin Azimi, a Migrant Voice trustee and a friend to us for many years. A migrant herself, Simin dedicated her…

Resources for anyone impacted by Covid-19

As we go through another Covid-19 lockdown, many of us may find ourselves needing access to information or support services as we face health issues, or employment, immigration or housing…

This new year, let's remember EU citizens in the UK

Despite having known for months that freedom of movement between the UK and the European Union ends with this year, it still takes an effort to come to terms with…

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