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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…

Refugee Week 2023: “Ayman” and “Matar” film screening

Since migrants telling their stories to challenge prejudice and effect positive change is at the heart of what we do here at Migrant Voice, it made perfect sense this Refugee Week to screen the short films of two award-winning filmmakers who are doing just that. A diverse group joined our film screening in partnership with the University of Westminster and WaterBear on Monday 19 June. Participants watched two powerful short films on asylum, AYMAN and MATAR, followed by a discussion and Q&A with the films’ directors and writers, Hassan Akkad…

Since migrants telling their stories to challenge prejudice and effect positive change is at the heart of what we do here at Migrant Voice, it made perfect sense this Refugee…

Countering hostile rhetoric on migration discussed at Migrant Voice network meeting

A vibrant room of people from all over the world, including South Korea, Venezuela, Cameroon, Eritrea, Spain and the Philippines, came together on 6 June at Migrant Voice’s “Beyond the Bill” meeting. We wanted to look at the impact of the hostile rhetoric on migration, which is reaching new heights of hostility with the political rhetoric surrounding the Refugee Ban Bill (Illegal Migration Bill). Most importantly we wanted to discuss what we can do about it to speak out for a different, more compassionate, society that treats all human beings…

A vibrant room of people from all over the world, including South Korea, Venezuela, Cameroon, Eritrea, Spain and the Philippines, came together on 6 June at Migrant Voice’s “Beyond the…

Media Lab with Uni of Glasgow: Podcasting & Print journalism

FRIDAY, 2 JUNE 2023 On the last Thursday and Friday of May, 12 people from a variety of migrant backgrounds, including both experienced and aspiring journalists, took part in an intensive two-day training in podcasting and print journalism delivered by the University of Glasgow as part of Migrant Voice’s Media Lab. The sessions took place at the University of Glasgow Media Unit providing participants with an opportunity to work with top class media equipment and learn from highly experienced professionals. After a welcome and introductions, participants learned about Migrant Voice’s…

FRIDAY, 2 JUNE 2023 On the last Thursday and Friday of May, 12 people from a variety of migrant backgrounds, including both experienced and aspiring journalists, took part in an…

A broken system in need of change

Migrant Voice releases its comprehensive report into the treatment of asylum seekers in Home Office hotels. "No rest. No security" - Report into the experiences of asylum seekers in hotels The multitude of ways in which the asylum system systematically dehumanises those in it, and creates an atmosphere of cruelty leaving them in limbo, have been identified in our report through comprehensive interviews, surveys and focus groups. As one asylum seeker told us: "Recognise that we are human beings. We are good people" Poor care leading to miscarriages, lack of edible…

Migrant Voice releases its comprehensive report into the treatment of asylum seekers in Home Office hotels. "No rest. No security" - Report into the experiences of asylum seekers in hotels The…

International students abandoned after Home Office errors

WEDNESDAY, 22 MARCH 2023 Nearly a decade after tens of thousands of international students were unjustly stripped of their right to study, work and live in the UK by the Home Office many are still fighting to get justice. Together with Migrant Voice some of those still affected petitioned the Prime Minister on Tuesday, 21 March, to take action to clear their names. In 2014 a BBC Panorama programme revealed cases of cheating at two English language testing centres in London. In response to the allegations the Home Office…

WEDNESDAY, 22 MARCH 2023 Nearly a decade after tens of thousands of international students were unjustly stripped of their right to study, work and live in the UK by…

Let’s challenge the narrative of ‘Migration’ in the UK

Using education and sporting role models, Show Racism the Red Card will work alongside IMIX and Migrant Voice on an innovative new campaign to challenge the current narrative of migration. 18 months of funding will see IMIX lead a coalition that includes Migrant Voice and Show Racism the Red Card. Our collective aim is to challenge and address the common misconception amongst the general public of ‘illegality’ when describing all refugees and asylum seekers. This is a term which is rarely challenged when used in the media and feeds the…

Using education and sporting role models, Show Racism the Red Card will work alongside IMIX and Migrant Voice on an innovative new campaign to challenge the current narrative of migration.…

“A better deal for migrants”: A day of sparking ideas for a fairer immigration system

Migrants, campaigners, organisers and policymakers were brought together on 9 February at our conference, “A Better Deal for Migrants”, where an enthusiastic crowd with participants from all across London and around the UK discussed how to campaign together for a fairer visa and settlement system. Anne Stoltenberg, Project Development Manager for Migrant Voice, introduced the conference and our campaign which calls for shorter settlement routes and an end to extortionate visa fees. She explained that the conference was organised to bring together individuals - many with experience of the visa…

Migrants, campaigners, organisers and policymakers were brought together on 9 February at our conference, “A Better Deal for Migrants”, where an enthusiastic crowd with participants from all across London and…

Our welcome event at Kelvingrove Art Gallery

MONDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2022 Our Saturday welcome event at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum was buzzing with energy as participants were making connections and sharing creative ideas on how migrants' cultures, experiences and contributions could be showcased through our project. Many thanks to Karen Gordon for capturing the atmosphere in her photographs. Everyone who attended had a chance to learn about the project, help shape it and sign up for activities connected to our upcoming exhibition at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and the wider project, which will include…

MONDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2022 Our Saturday welcome event at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum was buzzing with energy as participants were making connections and sharing creative ideas on how migrants'…

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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…

Refugee Week 2023: “Ayman” and “Matar” film screening

Since migrants telling their stories to challenge prejudice and effect positive change is at the heart of what we do here at Migrant Voice, it made perfect sense this Refugee…

Countering hostile rhetoric on migration discussed at Migrant Voice network meeting

A vibrant room of people from all over the world, including South Korea, Venezuela, Cameroon, Eritrea, Spain and the Philippines, came together on 6 June at Migrant Voice’s “Beyond the…

Media Lab with Uni of Glasgow: Podcasting & Print journalism

FRIDAY, 2 JUNE 2023 On the last Thursday and Friday of May, 12 people from a variety of migrant backgrounds, including both experienced and aspiring journalists, took part in an…

A broken system in need of change

Migrant Voice releases its comprehensive report into the treatment of asylum seekers in Home Office hotels. "No rest. No security" - Report into the experiences of asylum seekers in hotels The…

International students abandoned after Home Office errors

WEDNESDAY, 22 MARCH 2023 Nearly a decade after tens of thousands of international students were unjustly stripped of their right to study, work and live in the UK by…

Let’s challenge the narrative of ‘Migration’ in the UK

Using education and sporting role models, Show Racism the Red Card will work alongside IMIX and Migrant Voice on an innovative new campaign to challenge the current narrative of migration.…

“A better deal for migrants”: A day of sparking ideas for a fairer immigration system

Migrants, campaigners, organisers and policymakers were brought together on 9 February at our conference, “A Better Deal for Migrants”, where an enthusiastic crowd with participants from all across London and…

Our welcome event at Kelvingrove Art Gallery

MONDAY, 5 DECEMBER 2022 Our Saturday welcome event at Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum was buzzing with energy as participants were making connections and sharing creative ideas on how migrants'…

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