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MV takes part in refugee solidarity demonstration in the West Midlands

On 4 October, I Am Birmingham published an article about West Midlands residents coming together to show solidarity to asylum seekers and refugees who have recently been the targets of a hate campaign by far-right groups. Migrant Voice is supporting the action. Birmingham Salman Mirza told the newspaper, "Refugees are welcome and they need our support. It’s important that local communities are coming together to challenge the far-right racists causing trouble in our cities." Read the full article here.

On 4 October, I Am Birmingham published an article about West Midlands residents coming together to show solidarity to asylum seekers and refugees who have recently been the targets of…

Coverage of students' open letter and Westminster demonstration in 100+ news outlets

On 24 September, more than 100 news outlets covered a small demonstration at Westminster by some of the international students whose lives were devastated six years ago when the Home Office wrongly accused them of cheating on an English test and revoked their visas. On the same day, Prime Minister Boris Johnson received a letter signed by more than 200 of the affected students, calling on him to implement a solution that can help them clear their names and restart their lives. The news was covered in the Guardian by…

On 24 September, more than 100 news outlets covered a small demonstration at Westminster by some of the international students whose lives were devastated six years ago when the Home…

MV Director speaks to Eastern Eye about rules that prevent some migrant abuse victims getting support

On 24 September, Eastern Eye published a story about a campaign to persuade the Government to change a policy on domestic abuse that currently prevents many migrant survivors getting the support they need. Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan said: “It’s indefensible that some women are prevented from accessing the help and protection they need, just because of their immigration status. “It’s discrimination, pure and simple. And by rejecting an amendment that would put this right, MPs are condoning it. “We urge the House of Lords to vote through these vital…

On 24 September, Eastern Eye published a story about a campaign to persuade the Government to change a policy on domestic abuse that currently prevents many migrant survivors getting the…

Member speaks to Eastern Eye about the impact of the No Recourse to Public Funds condition

On 24 September, Eastern Eye published a story about the No Recourse to Public Funds condition that leaves so many migrants destitute and struggling. MV member Sonia* spoke to the news outlet for this story: “It’s very stressful – especially as a parent when you feel you are unable to give your children the best. I have struggled to buy school uniforms and there have been times when the school has asked me to buy things such as a costume for a school play and I felt like I had failed…

On 24 September, Eastern Eye published a story about the No Recourse to Public Funds condition that leaves so many migrants destitute and struggling. MV member Sonia* spoke to the…

MV member writes for Free Movement about migrants and the new Covid-19 guidelines

On 23 September, Free Movement published an opinion piece by MV member Cryton Chikoko about the impact of the hostile environment on migrants, many of whom will find it difficult to follow the new Covid-19 regulations on self-isolation due to Government policies. "If we are to eradicate all hiding places for the virus, the government has to be bold and dismantle the hostile environment brick-by-brick — and that has to be done quickly," Chikoko argues. Read the full article here. This article was pitched and published as part of the…

On 23 September, Free Movement published an opinion piece by MV member Cryton Chikoko about the impact of the hostile environment on migrants, many of whom will find it difficult…

Member speaks to the Independent about the impact of the restart of immigration reporting

On 23 September, the Independent published an article about the Home Office decision to restart in-person immigration reporting, which had been suspended at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown. The journalist spoke to a number of people for this story, including Migrant Voice member Farhad Rony, who has reported twice since the restart and is concerned about the risk he faces when doing this. He said: “They stopped it for a couple of months and made phone calls to me instead. I haven’t gone anywhere because of that. I don’t understand why it is…

On 23 September, the Independent published an article about the Home Office decision to restart in-person immigration reporting, which had been suspended at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown. The journalist spoke…

Morning Star quotes Migrant Voice in report on nationwide demonstration in support of migrants and refugees

On 18 September, the Morning Star published an article about a planned day of action in support of migrants and refugees. The article covered a number of issues relating to migration policy, including the restarting of in-person immigration reporting and a recent report that criticised the Home Office approach to migration issues. On the issue of immigration reporting, Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan said: “In-person reporting is an unnecessary and gruelling process even in normal times. “The last few months have given people a welcome respite from the terror of…

On 18 September, the Morning Star published an article about a planned day of action in support of migrants and refugees. The article covered a number of issues relating to…

Members gets story about Govanhill International Festival onto local news website

On 9 September, Greater Govanhill published an article about the Govanhill International Festival, organised and led by Migrant Voice member Marzanna Antoniak. "The ultimate goal is to bring a community languages programme to Govanhill, which would provide an opportunity for people to get to know each other through languages, as well as training and job opportunities for some of the talented members of our diverse community,” she said. Read the full article here. This article was pitched and published as part of the Meet a Migrant project.

On 9 September, Greater Govanhill published an article about the Govanhill International Festival, organised and led by Migrant Voice member Marzanna Antoniak. "The ultimate goal is to bring a community…

Independent reports on development in international students injustice

On 10 September, the Independent reported on a Public Accounts Committee hearing where Stephen Timms MP questioned the Home Office Permanent Secretary about the injustice still faced by thousands of international students who were wrongly accused of cheating on an English test by the Home Office in 2014 - the students we are working with through the My Future Back campaign. "I welcome the Home Secretary’s commitment to implement all of the Windrush Lessons Learned recommendations," Stephen Timms told the Independent. "But the lessons are being ignored in handling the…

On 10 September, the Independent reported on a Public Accounts Committee hearing where Stephen Timms MP questioned the Home Office Permanent Secretary about the injustice still faced by thousands of…

MV facilitates report in Independent about migrants trapped in horrendous conditions in Libya

On 5 September, the Independent published a long article about the migrants and refugees trapped in Libya, detained in camps, living in squalid conditions, even abused. Migrant Voice had been in touch with several migrants in Libya for a month or so prior to this, and we facilitated the contact between them and journalist Bel Trew. “We are experiencing torture and abuse, there is no way for us to escape and save our lives,” says Jemal, 30, who fled arrest in Eritrea in 2017, leaving his wife and child behind.…

On 5 September, the Independent published a long article about the migrants and refugees trapped in Libya, detained in camps, living in squalid conditions, even abused. Migrant Voice had been…

Nurse shares their experience of immigration injustice in The Guardian