BirminghamLive covers Lewin's campaign

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BirminghamLive covers Lewin's campaign

On 18 January, BirminghamLive published another story on our member Lewin Williams. Migrant Voice is supporting Lewin's campaign to remain in the UK. Lewin, 74, is battling cancer and won't be able to afford medical treatment if he is deported to Jamaica. His application to remain in the UK was rejected in 2019, and he was granted permission to appeal. But MV's Birmingham Network Worker Salman Mirza spoke of the "frustration of delays" in Lewin's case to stay in the UK. "We have been waiting for an appeal which has…

On 18 January, BirminghamLive published another story on our member Lewin Williams. Migrant Voice is supporting Lewin's campaign to remain in the UK. Lewin, 74, is battling cancer and won't…

MV member Lewin speaks to Birmingham Mail about his campaign to stay in the UK

On 24 December, Migrant Voice member Lewin Williams spoke to Birmingham Mail about his fear of being deported to Jamaica, where he would not be able to afford the medical care he needs to treat his cancer. A petition calling for Lewin to be allowed to stay in the UK has received more than 70,000 signatures. "I'm still worried about what will happen to me and whether I will get sent back to Jamaica where it's very unsafe," Lewin told the newspaper. "That's the only thing on my mind. The…

On 24 December, Migrant Voice member Lewin Williams spoke to Birmingham Mail about his fear of being deported to Jamaica, where he would not be able to afford the medical…

MV member speaks to BirminghamLive about Channel tragedy

On 6 December, BirminghamLive published an article following the tragedy in the Channel last month, which claimed the lives of at least 27 people as they attempted to reach sanctuary in the UK. MV member Nas Popalzai was quoted in the article. "I recognise myself and my family when I see people escaping persecution or seeking a better life," he told the publication. "Unfortunately the new Borders Bill will make things worse than they already are, persecuting the very people who are fleeing war and poverty." Read the full article…

On 6 December, BirminghamLive published an article following the tragedy in the Channel last month, which claimed the lives of at least 27 people as they attempted to reach sanctuary…

MV director quoted in BirminghamLive

On Tuesday 30 November, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in an article by BirminghamLive on protests in the city in solidarity with refugees following the recent tragedy in the Channel which claimed the lives of at least 27 people. Nazek criticised the government's Nationality and Borders Bill. Migrant Voice is calling on the government to introduce safe and legal routes for people seeking sanctuary in the UK. "In terms of safe routes, there’s almost no way for asylum seekers to come to the UK," Nazek told the publication.…

On Tuesday 30 November, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in an article by BirminghamLive on protests in the city in solidarity with refugees following the recent tragedy in…

MV director interviewed by BBC News Channel

On Thursday 25 November, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was interviewed live-on-air by BBC News Channel about the recent tragedy in the Channel, which claimed the lives of at least 27 people. "These were unnecessary deaths and there have been warnings for years and years for the government to do something," Nazek told the BBC. She added: "People end up resorting to huge risks and it’s not easy for them, actually people are terrified of getting on dinghies." Watch the full interview on YouTube by clicking here

On Thursday 25 November, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was interviewed live-on-air by BBC News Channel about the recent tragedy in the Channel, which claimed the lives of at least…

MV director quoted in BirminghamLive

On 28 October, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in an article by BirminghamLive about how hundreds of locals welcome Little Amal, a 3.5 metre-tall puppet depicting a young Syrian refugee. Little Amal is being walked across Europe to shed a light on the millions of displaced refugee children around the world. Migrant Voice's West Midlands team and its members joined the crowds in Birmingham to cheer on Little Amal. "It is good to see Birmingham welcoming Little Amal on her journey," Nazek told BirminghamLive. "Little Amal's walk across…

On 28 October, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in an article by BirminghamLive about how hundreds of locals welcome Little Amal, a 3.5 metre-tall puppet depicting a young…

MV director quoted in Morning Star

On Tuesday 19 October, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in an article about the upcoming Refugees Welcome rally in Parliament Square, London. Migrant Voice will be attending the rally to stand in solidarity against the government's Nationality and Borders Bill. In the article, Nazek warned that the legislation “signals the end of protection as we know it.” She added: “It fails to encompass even the most basic respect for human rights and dignity. “It treats those who are trying to find sanctuary, as any of us would do,…

On Tuesday 19 October, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in an article about the upcoming Refugees Welcome rally in Parliament Square, London. Migrant Voice will be attending the…

MV colleague quoted in World News TV

On 8 October, Migrant Voice's Birmingham Network Worker Salman Mirza was quoted in an article and video by World News TV - a non-profit news agency based in the UK - on championing diversity in Birmingham ahead of the Commonwealth Games in 2022. Salman spoke to the broadcaster about improving inclusion for people of Commonwealth heritage. “The Commonwealth Games are about celebrating the Commonwealth but why just celebrate it when it comes to sport?" he said. "I think we should celebrate Commonwealth people coming to the UK whether they’re care…

On 8 October, Migrant Voice's Birmingham Network Worker Salman Mirza was quoted in an article and video by World News TV - a non-profit news agency based in the UK…

MV Ambassador quoted in Daily Record

On 30 September, Migrant Voice Ambassador Cryton Chikoko was featured in an article by Scottish national newspaper the Daily Record. The article focused on the tragic death of a migrant called Harvey Wittika, who died after falling from the second floor of his flat building in Glasgow. As part of Status Now 4 All, Migrant Voice is calling for an inquiry into this man's death, so that the full circumstances surrounding it can be investigated. Speaking to the Daily Record, Chikoko said: "Here is a man whose home was the UK, but whose…

On 30 September, Migrant Voice Ambassador Cryton Chikoko was featured in an article by Scottish national newspaper the Daily Record. The article focused on the tragic death of a migrant called Harvey…

MV director quoted in Metro

On September 13, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in a Metro article about comments made at a Kinghurst Parish Council meeting. The article originally featured in BirminghamLive. During the meeting, one councillor had allegedly said that some Afghans coming to the UK could begin "blowing us up". Responding to the comments, Nazek said: "These kinds of comments are totally inappropriate, inflammatory and fuel racism. They spread misinformation and incite hatred. "We should not be distracted from welcoming Afghan families arriving in the UK. We’ve seen the overwhelming support…

On September 13, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in a Metro article about comments made at a Kinghurst Parish Council meeting. The article originally featured in BirminghamLive. During…

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