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MV staff member quoted in Birmingham Live article

In an article published on 4 August about local woman Esther Bakari who is fighting for her right to stay in the UK, Birmingham Live quoted MV staff member Salman Mirza. "If her case was handled diligently she would have had permanent leave to remain because she would have had her back to back visas but because they delayed it she's not been given what she's entitled to," Salman said. "We see many cases just like this one. Esther is a young woman who wants to give back to the…

In an article published on 4 August about local woman Esther Bakari who is fighting for her right to stay in the UK, Birmingham Live quoted MV staff member Salman…

Express & Star reports on Wolverhampton Media Lab

On 1 August, the Express and Star in Wolverhampton reported on a Media Lab organised by Migrant Voice in the city the day before. The Media Lab, part of the MiFriendly Cities project, was run by Denise Maxwell, a photojournalist from the West Midlands. Speaking to the newspaper about the Media Lab participants, MV staff member Selbin Kabote said: "We want them to be able to narrate their own story about how they came into the country so that they can change the negative stereotype of asylum seekers, migrants and…

On 1 August, the Express and Star in Wolverhampton reported on a Media Lab organised by Migrant Voice in the city the day before. The Media Lab, part of the…

MV Director speaks to Eastern Eye about new Home Secretary

On 31 July, Eastern Eye published an article detailing the reaction of some migration charities to the promotion of Priti Patel as Home Secretary under new Prime Minister Boris Johnson. MV Director Nazek Ramadan was one of those voices. She told Eastern Eye: “(Patel’s attempt to) project a new positive image is contradictory to the current context of migration in the UK, created by the previous home secretary, which has divided families and sowed seeds of mistrust between communities." “So many policies are sending out the message that migrants aren’t…

On 31 July, Eastern Eye published an article detailing the reaction of some migration charities to the promotion of Priti Patel as Home Secretary under new Prime Minister Boris Johnson.…

BBC China reports on international students scandal

On 30 July, BBC China reported on the international students scandal, focusing on the recent hearing by the Public Accounts Committee and citing Migrant Voice. Read the article here.

The National reports on MV response to new Government

On 30 July, The National published an article by Greg Russell that focused on Migrant Voice's response to new immigration policies suggested by Home Secretary Priti Patel during her first days in office. "By reducing people to their skill level and income, and equating a person’s ‘value’ with their earning potential, we risk creating a cold and inhumane society where only the wealthy are welcome, where ordinary people, ordinary families are priced out," MV Director, Nazek Ramadan, said. Read the full article here.

On 30 July, The National published an article by Greg Russell that focused on Migrant Voice's response to new immigration policies suggested by Home Secretary Priti Patel during her first…

Birmingham news site reports on upcoming Media Lab

On 26 July, Birmingham news site "I am Birmingham" reported on an upcoming Migrant Voice Media Lab in the nearby city of Wolverhampton, to be led by Denise Maxwell, one of the few black female photojournalists in the West Midlands. "Now, Maxwell is aiming to empower the next generation of under-represented talent from the region by hosting a workshop with Migrant Voice for those born outside of the UK, including immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers," the article reads. Read the full article here.

On 26 July, Birmingham news site "I am Birmingham" reported on an upcoming Migrant Voice Media Lab in the nearby city of Wolverhampton, to be led by Denise Maxwell, one…

Express & Star reports on upcoming MV Media Lab

On 9 July, the Express and Star, a local newspaper in Wolverhampton, reported on an upcoming Migrant Voice Media Lab in the city, run as part of the MiFriendly Cities project. "We want to make sure first hand experiences of migration are heard," MV Director, Nazek Ramadan, was quoted as saying, "and that the public debate is less toxic and damaging to social cohesion." Read the full article here.

On 9 July, the Express and Star, a local newspaper in Wolverhampton, reported on an upcoming Migrant Voice Media Lab in the city, run as part of the MiFriendly Cities…

MV quoted in reports on GDPR complaint

On 2 July, several news outlets reported on a complaint filed by the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) and quoted MV Director Nazek Ramadan. The complaint relates to the UK's 2018 data protection act, which allows GDPR exemptions for data relating to migrants. "This exemption disproportionately interferes with fundamental rights of privacy, data protection, equality and non-discrimination of millions of UK foreign residents,” said Nazek. The news was reported by Euractiv, Scottish Legal and Global Data Review.

On 2 July, several news outlets reported on a complaint filed by the Platform for International Cooperation on Undocumented Migrants (PICUM) and quoted MV Director Nazek Ramadan. The complaint relates…

PIE News reports on new inquiry into Home Office

On 2 July, PIE News reported on the launch of an inquiry by the Public Accounts Committee into the Home Office's handling of the allegations of cheating by international students in 2014. MV Director, Nazek Ramadan, said: “I hope that the PAC with its additional power will expose more of the shambolic way this issue has been dealt with by the Home Office including more evidence of the administrative errors that have led to so many students unnecessarily losing their hope for the future.” Read the full article here. The…

On 2 July, PIE News reported on the launch of an inquiry by the Public Accounts Committee into the Home Office's handling of the allegations of cheating by international students…

Manchester Evening News quotes MV Director on migration statistics

On 26 June, the Manchester Evening News published an article about the latest migration statistics. The story included a quote from Migrant Voice Director, Nazek Ramadan. "Over the last decade, we’ve seen a raft of anti-immigrant policies driven by anti-immigrant sentiment," she said. "As a result, it’s become much harder for migrants to settle in the UK – and this is having a devastating impact on the lives of the individuals and their families who want to make the UK their home, and on the ability of the UK to…

On 26 June, the Manchester Evening News published an article about the latest migration statistics. The story included a quote from Migrant Voice Director, Nazek Ramadan. "Over the last decade,…

Nurse shares their experience of immigration injustice in The Guardian