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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…

MV director featured in WalesOnline

On September 12, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in a WalesOnline 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 12, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in a WalesOnline article about comments made at a Kinghurst Parish Council meeting. The article originally featured in BirminghamLive. During…

MV director calls for Afghans to be welcomed in the UK

On 13 September, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan spoke out in BirminghamLive against reports of Home Office plans to turn back boats containing migrants attempting to cross the Channel. In a statement, Nazek said that the proposals set a "dangerous precedent and turned the treatment of asylum seekers into a race to the bottom". She added: "The government is breaking its international convention obligations by engineering an impossible situation for those seeking asylum. "It wants to prevent people from getting to the UK to exercise their legitimate right to claim…

On 13 September, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan spoke out in BirminghamLive against reports of Home Office plans to turn back boats containing migrants attempting to cross the Channel. In…

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

MV director featured in WalesOnline

On September 12, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan was quoted in a WalesOnline article about comments made at a Kinghurst Parish Council meeting. The article originally featured in BirminghamLive. During…

MV director calls for Afghans to be welcomed in the UK

On 13 September, Migrant Voice director Nazek Ramadan spoke out in BirminghamLive against reports of Home Office plans to turn back boats containing migrants attempting to cross the Channel. In…

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