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MV Director writes about new media monitoring report for Politics

On 22 December, Politics published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan about the findings of our recent report into media coverage of migration during the first Covid-19 lockdown. "In a society where two-thirds of migrants say that media and political discourse has an impact on their sense of belonging, it’s important that the media landscape is constantly scrutinised, including the question of who gets to speak," she wrote. "This becomes even more important during unprecedented situations such as the Covid-19 pandemic, when social inequalities – many of which disproportionately…

On 22 December, Politics published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan about the findings of our recent report into media coverage of migration during the first Covid-19…

Novara Media interviews MV members for a story about the vital, but invisible labour of migrant workers

On 18 December 2020, International Migrants Day, Novara Media pubished an article about the poor working conditions many migrant workers face, the particular problems caused by Covid-19, and the Government policies that create many of these issues. Journalist Sophie Rosa spoke to several Migrant Voice members, including Migrant Ambassadors Miro Cuba, Farisai Dzemwa and Julius-Cezar MacQuarie. “Sometimes it feels like your life is decided for you… the system decides for you,” said Farisai. “At the very least, people should be given a platform from which they can look after themselves…

On 18 December 2020, International Migrants Day, Novara Media pubished an article about the poor working conditions many migrant workers face, the particular problems caused by Covid-19, and the Government…

MV member & Migrant Ambassador writes opinion piece for Each Other

On 18 December 2020, International Migrants Day, Each Other published an opinion piece by MV member and Migrant Ambassador Cryton Chikoko. He wrote about the news that the nurse to administer the first Covid-19 vaccine was a Filipino migrant called May Parsons - but that many Filipino and other migrants in the UK are prevented from working and being full members of UK society because of immigration rules that leave them without status. "The coronavirus pandemic has intensified the effects of the Home Office hostile environment policies on undocumented migrants in…

On 18 December 2020, International Migrants Day, Each Other published an opinion piece by MV member and Migrant Ambassador Cryton Chikoko. He wrote about the news that the nurse to…

Morning Star covers launch of MV report on media coverage of migration during Covid-19

On 16 December, the Morning Star published an article about a Migrant Voice report, published the same day. The report was the result of extensive research into UK media coverage of migration during the first Covid-19 lockdown. As well as presenting the key findings, the article quotes Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan expressing concern that the "categorisation of migrants as heroes, threats or victims entrenches a narrative that says some migrants are more deserving of rights and respect than others. "When you suggest that someone must have a certain job…

On 16 December, the Morning Star published an article about a Migrant Voice report, published the same day. The report was the result of extensive research into UK media coverage…

MV Migrant Ambassador writes for Huffington Post about her reaction to a sign found in a Tesco store

On 1 December, Huffington Post published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice Migrant Ambassador Mariana Plamadeala. She was reacting to news that a Tesco store in Telford had used a sign to deter thieves that was written in Romanian, Mariana's native language. "For many years we have been fighting the stereotypes," she wrote. "In 2014, we were hurt when Nigel Farage said people would be “concerned” if a group of Romanian men “moved in next door”. In 2016, we were hurt by the result of the EU Referendum and the subsequent wave…

On 1 December, Huffington Post published an opinion piece by Migrant Voice Migrant Ambassador Mariana Plamadeala. She was reacting to news that a Tesco store in Telford had used a sign…

MV Director speaks to The National about current UK asylum system

On 8 November, The National published an article about the Home Secretary's approach to immigration policy, quoting a leading SNP politician and Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan, among other experts. "Nazek Ramadan, director of Migrant Voice, said the deaths of an entire Iranian family in a dinghy in the Channel should shame us all. "However, she added: 'Instead, we see continued talk about arresting smugglers and turning back boats, while those who reach the UK are detained in utterly inhumane conditions, likely in an attempt to deter crossings – these…

On 8 November, The National published an article about the Home Secretary's approach to immigration policy, quoting a leading SNP politician and Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan, among other experts.…

MV member interviewed ahead of Domestic Violence Awareness event

At the end of October, two news platforms published interviews with Farisai Dzemwa, Migrant Voice member and Migrant Ambassador. She spoke about an event she had planned for Domestic Violence Awareness month, about her own experience of domestic violence, and about the importance of survivors speaking out and finding solutions together. "It toook Dzemwa, now 48, three quarters of her adult life to open up about her abuse - but she doesn't want others to wait that long," wrote journalist Jessie Williams in Shado Magazine. She also spoke to two…

At the end of October, two news platforms published interviews with Farisai Dzemwa, Migrant Voice member and Migrant Ambassador. She spoke about an event she had planned for Domestic Violence…

Express & Star reports on Domestic Violence Awareness event organised by MV member

On 29 October, the Wolverhampton Express & Star published a report (online and in print) about an international, online event to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event was organised by Migrant Voice member and Migrant Ambassador Farisai Dzemwa, who is herself a survivor of domestic violence and is keen to break the silence that often surrounds this subject. "I want people to hear stories from the horses mouth and formulate a new view about domestic violence," she said. "I want people to start asking questions, rather than just agreeing…

On 29 October, the Wolverhampton Express & Star published a report (online and in print) about an international, online event to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event was organised…

Coverage of MV members' Black History Month e-magazine

For Black History Month 2020, Migrant Voice newsroom participants in the West Midlands created a 112-page e-magazine as part of the MiFriendly Cities project. Local news platform I Am Birmingham reported on this fantastic achievement, with an article about the creation of 'Beyond' (27 Oct) and by reprinting an interview with local journalist and social activist Joshua Williams (25 Oct), one of many highlights in the magazine. The first article includes quotes from some of the contributors, including sub editor Farisai Dzemwa: “Watching and being part of a team that made the…

For Black History Month 2020, Migrant Voice newsroom participants in the West Midlands created a 112-page e-magazine as part of the MiFriendly Cities project. Local news platform I Am Birmingham…

MV member & My Future Back campaigner writes for Free Movement about his struggles

On 14 October, Free Movement published an article written by Wahidur Rahman, a Migrant Voice member, Migrant Ambassador and activist with the My Future Back campaign. Wahidur wrote about the devastating experience of being wrongly accused of cheating on an English test by the Home Office and the six years of battling to clear his name since then. "It was almost impossible for me to convince my mother that I am innocent as it’s a common fallacy in Bangladesh amongst our older generation that the UK is the bastion of…

On 14 October, Free Movement published an article written by Wahidur Rahman, a Migrant Voice member, Migrant Ambassador and activist with the My Future Back campaign. Wahidur wrote about the…

Nurse shares their experience of immigration injustice in The Guardian