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Defying hostility with welcome

At a time of negative rhetoric and policies on migration, Migrant Voice has launched a new project through which we will be creating messages of welcome to migrants. Our Welcome Project will use creative tools such as photography, drama, and creative writing to express our ideas and experience of welcome. There is a lot of hostile language being used to speak about migrants or migration and a lot of policies that are making it harder for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. These words and actions also sometimes feel dehumanising. This…

At a time of negative rhetoric and policies on migration, Migrant Voice has launched a new project through which we will be creating messages of welcome to migrants. Our Welcome…

"Making Britain Great", Glasgow basketball legend launches campaign

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, has helped launch a new campaign, organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), Migrant Voice and IMIX. Migrant Voice, SRtRC and IMIX are launching the new initiative to celebrate migration across the UK and in particular the regions of the Northeast, West Midlands and Scotland. Using education, facts and sporting role models, the initiative aims to challenge and address many of the myths surrounding migrants and celebrate the enormous contribution made by those who have sought asylum and…

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, has helped launch a new campaign, organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), Migrant Voice and IMIX. Migrant…

Planned actions against visa fee increases

The government’s proposed punishing increases, to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges, was the driving force behind our national online meeting on 8 August, 2023. We came together to hear from experts and activists, and discuss what actions we can take to stop this injustice. Starting out with a combination of solidarity, anger and determination to do something, we left with a range of ideas and actions which we can take forward, including a new national day of action, more information about which can be found at the…

The government’s proposed punishing increases, to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges, was the driving force behind our national online meeting on 8 August, 2023. We came together…

Vanley Burke x Migrant Voice - ‘A Gift to Birmingham’

The Exchange is showcasing ‘A Gift to Birmingham’, a striking exhibition marking a collaboration between Vanley Burke, Migrant Voice and the University of Birmingham. Burke, a renowned British-Jamaican visual artist better known as the ‘Godfather of Black British Photography’, offers an intimate look into Birmingham’s diverse migrant communities through seventeen portraits of members of Migrant Voice in their natural environments. Echoing his typical style, Burke captured participants in their homes, community centres, and parks, providing an understanding of the reciprocity between migrants and the second city. Each image explores both…

The Exchange is showcasing ‘A Gift to Birmingham’, a striking exhibition marking a collaboration between Vanley Burke, Migrant Voice and the University of Birmingham. Burke, a renowned British-Jamaican visual artist…

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…

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Defying hostility with welcome

At a time of negative rhetoric and policies on migration, Migrant Voice has launched a new project through which we will be creating messages of welcome to migrants. Our Welcome…

"Making Britain Great", Glasgow basketball legend launches campaign

Former Scotland, Great Britain and Glasgow Rocks basketball player, Kieron Achara, has helped launch a new campaign, organised by Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC), Migrant Voice and IMIX. Migrant…

Planned actions against visa fee increases

The government’s proposed punishing increases, to what are already extortionate visa and settlement charges, was the driving force behind our national online meeting on 8 August, 2023. We came together…

Vanley Burke x Migrant Voice - ‘A Gift to Birmingham’

The Exchange is showcasing ‘A Gift to Birmingham’, a striking exhibition marking a collaboration between Vanley Burke, Migrant Voice and the University of Birmingham. Burke, a renowned British-Jamaican visual artist…

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…

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