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MV campaign with member Espoir covered by Birmingham Live

On 16 February, Birmingham Live published an article about a Migrant Voice campaign to prevent member Espoir being sent back to Cameroon, where she would face persecution for her sexuality. At the time of writing, the #IAmEspoir petition had more than 800 signatures and dozens of supporters have been posting photos of themselves on social media, declaring their support. "All you need to do is type in Espoir Njei and she's all over the web," said Salman Mirza, Birmingham Network Worker for MV, who kickstarted the campaign. "She's one of…

On 16 February, Birmingham Live published an article about a Migrant Voice campaign to prevent member Espoir being sent back to Cameroon, where she would face persecution for her sexuality.…

MV comment piece on Politics website

On 29 January, politics.co.uk published a comment piece by Migrant Voice about the new Migration Advisory Committee report into a post-Brexit work-based immigration system. The report paints "a bleak vision", MV said. "If implemented, such a system would see our communities become financially, socially and culturally poorer, and many of those eager to come and work in the UK and contribute to our society barred." This analysis was based on an editorial published on our website here. Read the full politics.co.uk piece here.

On 29 January, politics.co.uk published a comment piece by Migrant Voice about the new Migration Advisory Committee report into a post-Brexit work-based immigration system. The report paints "a bleak vision",…

MV responds to new report on discrimination against migrants

On Wednesday 21 January, Eastern Eye published an article - online and in print - exploring new research by the Migration Observatory into discrimination faced by migrants in the UK. MV Director, Nazek Ramadan, was one of those to respond to the research. "These findings show what we have long known – that a lot of anti migrant sentiment in the UK is rooted in racism," she said. She claimed discrimination faced by migrants and their children does not solely come from individual British people – it is also embedded…

On Wednesday 21 January, Eastern Eye published an article - online and in print - exploring new research by the Migration Observatory into discrimination faced by migrants in the UK.…

MV Director quoted in article on points-based system

On Tuesday 20 January, The National published an article about the claim by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the a future points-based immigration system will be "fairer" to migrants. This was strongly rebutted by Migrant Voice Director Nazek Ramadan, who said, "We are concerned that such a system could wrest power away from employers and employees (surely those best placed to decide who should fill a job vacancy), handing it to a Government that has so far been hostile to all migrants who aren’t considered the ‘best and brightest’,…

On Tuesday 20 January, The National published an article about the claim by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the a future points-based immigration system will be "fairer" to migrants.…

MV in Morning Star article about refugee family reunification

On 9 January 2020, the Morning Star published an article with some reaction to the vote in the House of Commons to reject a commitment to reuniting refugee children with relatives in Britain after Brexit. Migrant Voice responded to this news on Twitter, which was picked up and published by the Morning Star. 'Migrant Voice described the vote of all 348 Tory MPs against Lord Dubs’s amendment to the WAB as “indefensible” and “shameful”,' the article said. Read the full article here.

On 9 January 2020, the Morning Star published an article with some reaction to the vote in the House of Commons to reject a commitment to reuniting refugee children with…

MV in article about cultural festival in Coventry

On 9 January 2020, I Am Birmingham published an article about the UK's first ever pan-African cultural festival, due to be held in Coventry this summer. Migrant Voice is supporting the festival, which is being organised by Ubuntu Pride. Selbin Kabote, MV staff member in the West Midlands, said: “We are proud of being part of Sazini’s efforts in putting together Ubuntu Pride and look forward to joining other individuals and organisations who come on board to make this a resounding success!” Read the full article here.

On 9 January 2020, I Am Birmingham published an article about the UK's first ever pan-African cultural festival, due to be held in Coventry this summer. Migrant Voice is supporting…

MV quoted in Eastern Eye story about new government

On 31 December 2019, Eastern Eye published an article about charities' concerns regarding the immigration policies of the new government. The views of Migrant Voice were among them. “After this general election, we stand in solidarity with our members and with all migrants in the UK, many of whom are already suffering the daily dehumanising consequences of current policies and may be fearing what lies ahead," MV said. “Free movement could end after Brexit and all future migrants subjected to a points-based system – a system we believe is crude,…

On 31 December 2019, Eastern Eye published an article about charities' concerns regarding the immigration policies of the new government. The views of Migrant Voice were among them. “After this…

MV member speaks to Birmingham Mail

Following an appearance on ITV News, MV member Espoir was interviewed by Birmingham Mail about her experiences as an asylum seeker in the UK. "I was caught with my first girlfriend by my family when I was 18," she said. "We thought no one could see us but when we were found we just had to flee. "I ran but I was caught and arrested. When I was let go my family forced me to marry a man." Read the full article here.

Following an appearance on ITV News, MV member Espoir was interviewed by Birmingham Mail about her experiences as an asylum seeker in the UK. "I was caught with my first…

Evening Standard prints letter from MV members

On 19 December 2019, a letter signed by more than 50 Migrant Voice members from across the UK was published by the London Evening Standard, both in print and online. "Marking the UN’s International Migrants Day yesterday, we members of Migrant Voice find a lot to celebrate but also much to mourn," the letter began. Read the full letter and list of signatories here.

On 19 December 2019, a letter signed by more than 50 Migrant Voice members from across the UK was published by the London Evening Standard, both in print and online.…

MV member speaks to ITV News about her experience as an asylum seeker

On Tuesday 10 December, ITV News broadcast a report about immigration ahead of the general election. The report opened with an interview with Espoir, a Migrant Voice member and asylum seeker living in Birmingham, who lives on £5 per day. "I keep asking myself, how long am I going to live like this?" she said. Watch the full report here.

On Tuesday 10 December, ITV News broadcast a report about immigration ahead of the general election. The report opened with an interview with Espoir, a Migrant Voice member and asylum…

Nurse shares their experience of immigration injustice in The Guardian