Migrant Voice

@migrantvoice

We are a migrant-led national organisation empowering migrants to speak out, challenge perceptions and change public debate, in the media and to policymakers. Offices in London, Glasgow and Birmingham.

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Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· 6d

Join us at The Greatorex on 14 August for our storytelling workshop. Hear from photographer and writer Nathan Akehurst, then take part in a creative workshop where we'll explore how stories can challenge hate, division and misinformation.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· 7d

Shamil reflects on how world class talent from around the globe is a vital engine in keeping the UK running.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jul 2

Despite holding degrees, professional certifications, and years of experience, many engineers, nurses, IT specialists, academics, and finance professionals struggle to access careers that match their skills.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 25

The government's hostile anti-asylum/immigration policies pose significant risks to the lives of people who have already fled for their lives in search of safety. They strip people of basic human rights & treat them as if they are disposable. They must be opposed www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 24

In this video, four migrants reflect on the events that unfolded in Belfast recently, including reports of far-right violence, attacks targeting migrants, and the wider impact on communities across the UK.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 21

It was wonderful to see all different walks of life mingling, taking advantage of the free bookmarks, and most importantly speaking up on migrant communities they would like to see featured in future exhibitions.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 21

Migrant Voice Glasgow trustee Sofi Taylor and former trustee Jason Bergen spoke alongside Lee Scott from the Hunterian Museum, Marzanna Antoniak from Migrant Voice, members of the photography group who co-created the exhibition, Hsiao-Chiang Wang (Hope), Yen-Ting Lin (Lupin) and Julita Hanlon.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 21

🧵 The launch of our ‘Outside In’ photo exhibition at the Hunterian Museum in Glasgow was a roaring success.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 18

Migrant Voice was honoured to share a platform with our friends at Show Racism the Red Card, represented by our very own Nazek Ramadan at Unison Conference. Unfortunately, migrants are a target of the populist right, and it’s so crucial to challenge those narratives. Thank you for having us.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 17

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY 🗓️ Join us in Glasgow on June 20 for the launch our exhibition ‘Outside In’, featuring the beautiful and inspiring work of migrant photographers, documenting how people from different nations and what they bring to Scotland.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 12

Last month Migrant Voice published its damning report on the impact of extortionate visa fees and long settlement routes. Here’s an explainer of our findings, and the true cost of this decision. #migrant #actiononvisas #dropthefees #mentalhealth #jobs

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 10

We utterly condemn the violence being seen in Belfast and Glasgow. These are not "protests" they are race riots. They are far right fuelled attacks against communities, leaving people in fear. Women and children trapped in their homes by hostile mobs who threaten violence against them.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jun 5

Public Accounts Committee has warned the asylum system is "on the brink of collapse". That's not the fault of those in it. Years of hostile policies have left the system broken and failing those most in need. People are left in limbo by hostile and inhumane policies which fail to provide protection.

Today the Public Accounts Committee has warned that the asylum system is on the “brink of collapse”. This is not the fault of people stuck in it as they seek safety. This is the outcome of years of hostile, and costly, policies which see private firms making vast profits providing substandard accommodation, an initial decision making process which even the Home Office acknowledges fails to meet its own standards, and political rhetoric which continues to demonise those seeking asylum.
We have a system designed to cause fear and distress. A system designed to harm those in it. We need a better system, a system which doesn’t rely on soundbites for the media, but instead focuses on genuine protection for those most in need of it.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· May 21

"The decline in people coming to UK shown by immigration stats is not a shock. Migrants are not numbers on a spreadsheet. This drop reflects our lives and the hostility we face and more migrants leaving the country. It shows families ripped apart and lives destroyed."

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· May 20

Thank you to everyone who made our report launch in parliament a huge success. Thank you to the inspiring speakers who shared their experiences & research on the impact of the cost of visas and long settlement routes. Together we will keep working for a fairer system. #ActionOnVisas #DropTheFees

The Migrant Voice team with Seamus Logan MP and speakers including Nick Beales from Refugee and Migrant Justice and Sachintha Hetti Thanthiri from Skill Migrants Alliance

A view of the speakers and gathering in the House of Commons, including MPs Seamus Logan, John McDonnell and Tahir Ali

From our rally outside in Parliament Square ahead of the report launch, showing our small group holding placards and banners and copies of the report in front of parliament.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· May 15

We strongly condemn the declaration signed today by the Council of Europe.This is a decision which rolls back human rights. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· May 14

Join us in parliament on Tuesday 19 May, 2026 for the launch of our report ‘the true cost: The financial, social and mental health impacts of the UK visa and settlement system.’ Discuss with us what a fairer system would look like. sign up here: www.migrantvoice.org/whats-on/vis.... #ActionOnVisas

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Apr 18

Today we kicked off our 2026 London 'Ambassadors programme' with a day of training in Kings Cross. We learned about the 2026 media landscape, exchanged stories and wrote pitches to get our stories published. Looking forward to more workshops with our amazing new cohort of Ambassadors. #MigrantVoices

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Mar 30

The extortionate costs of visas, sometimes 10 x the actual processing costs, already leave many impoverished and families ripped apart. The fees are now set to go up again. We need a system which is fair. Support our campaign for fees limited to processing costs & settlement routes capped at 5 years

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Mar 11

🚨Happening today🚨 We stand with @praxisprojects.bsky.social and so many others in their Mass Lobby today at Parliament in London in support of migrant's rights. You can take part to, even from home. ✅Contact your MP ✅Share on social media ✅Show support with posters www.praxis.org.uk/mass-lobby-s...

Graphic saying "We are who we are because of migration"

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Mar 8

Women are often disproportionately impacted by hostile immigration policies. They can leave them in poverty and at risk of abuse and violence. This #Internationalwomensday show your support for migrant women by fighting for their rights.

Graphic saying: International Women’s Day
Policies designed to deter migration often place migrant women at greater risk of poverty, exploitation, and abuse.
💼 Work restrictions
Women on many visa types or with insecure status face limited access to work, increasing financial dependence and vulnerability.
🏠 “No Recourse to Public Funds”
Many migrant women cannot access basic support like housing or benefits, even when escaping abuse.
⚖️ Barriers to safety
Fear of immigration enforcement can prevent women from reporting domestic violence or seeking help.
👩‍👧 Impact on families
Migrant mothers are more likely to face poverty and instability due to restrictions on work and support.
On International Women’s Day, support and empower migrant women

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Mar 6

The latest announcement from the Home Secretary follows a path of previous governments in creating ever harsher and more hostile asylum policies. What were once designed to provide protection and now created to prevent people getting it. There needs to be a change, with a focus back on protection.

Graphic showing how asylum policies have shifted from protection to deterrence since the 1980's

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Mar 2

The changes announced by the Home Secretary forcing people seeking asylum to resubmit applications every 2.5 years leave people in limbo, unable to rebuild their lives, left to face yet more stress and fear. We spoke to our members about how they felt, you can hear their responses here👇

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Mar 2

We are disgusted by the latest cruel and inhumane anti-asylum policy announced by the Home Secretary. Limiting refugees to 30 months before needing to re-apply undermines their ability to rebuild their lives, to feel safe and secure, all while increasing Home Office bureaucracy and costs.

The Home Secretary's decision, without any attempt at consultation or oversight, to limit refugees to 30 months in the UK before having to have their claims re-confirmed is a cruel, inhumane, and ultimately unworkable policy. The Home Secretary has claimed it is necessary to tackle "legitimate grievances". There is nothing legitimate about denying those fleeing war and persecution the ability to rebuild their lives. There is nothing legitimate about leaving them in limbo, increasing the stress and trauma they are already going through, and reinforcing hostility and racism against them.
People seeking asylum often already have to wait years for their claims to be heard. Increasing the number of cases which the Home Office deals with is obviously never going to be feasible. The Home Secretary knows this. That is why she has pushed this through via the backdoor without any consultation.
Instead of trying to grab headlines to appear "tough", this government needs to be ensuring that those who come here seeking safety are able to receive it faster, and more effectively. This latest PR stunt from the Home Office runs counter to any practical measures which are needed.

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Feb 18

Our Director, Nazek Ramadan, speaks out about Jim Ratcliffe's racist and divisive comments. "Immigration doesn’t undermine a country’s character; it enhances it. British culture, including football, is based on migration, on adapting and evolving to new ideas." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

The comments by Jim Ratcliffe are not only offensive and harmful but blatantly incorrect, and will stir further hate and division. Working with organisations such as Show Racism the Red Card, Migrant Voice has – as part of the -"Migration. Making Britain Great" campaign -highlighted that the diversity of the Premier League, and migrants playing in it, is a strength that is reflected in Britain's communities.

Immigration doesn't undermine a country's character; it enhances it. British culture, including football, is based on migration, on adapting and evolving to new ideas. That is something to be celebrated, not condemned.

Nazek Ramadan

Director, Migrant Voice

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Feb 11

The Premier League is a perfect example of how diversity and immigration can make us stronger. We are disappointed to see unfounded, and untrue, statements like this being repeated. Rather than spreading misinformation about migrants we should all stand united.

Our statement:

'It is a 'bold", by which we mean offensive, move for the co-owner of Manchester United to state such blatantly racist and incorrect information about migrants. The Premier League is a wonderful example of how diversity and immigration can bring strengths and benefits to wider groups. The same is true of immigration as a whole. We are stronger together than divided. We are stronger when we don't discriminate.
When we come to the UK we integrate, we form bonds, we are part of communities. Those spreading racism and hate want to see communities divided, but we know that more people stand united"

With screenshot from Sky News saying:
"'UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
In an interview with Sky News's Ed Conway, Sir Jim says Britain faces profound political, social and economic challenges, among them an unprecedented rise in immigration in recent years."

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jan 28

It has been an absolute pleasure to team up with @care4calais.org today to provide training on public speaking. It is so important that migrants are able to ensure that our voices are heard, and listened to

Attendees and trainers for today's session on public speaking training

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Jan 22

We are delighted to be in Birmingham today organising two workshops together with the university of Westminster for refugees and asylum seekers to share their views on settling up a refugee archive.

Participants sitting at our session in Birmingham

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Dec 19

🚨Support Migrant Voice today and ensure diverse voices are heard🚨 Migrants are part of communities. We work and live alongside everyone. Together we help make the UK stronger. Even so our voices are ignored time and time again. 📣Donate today to help get us heard. www.gofundme.com/f/help-comba...

Migrant Voice@migrantvoice· Dec 18

This evening’s panel discussion is ‘Hope out of Hostility- shifting the narrative’ with speakers Mihnea Cuibus, Migration Observatory, Bekele Woyecha, Together with Refugees, Sara Shamsavari, artist and lecturer, Jennifer Ariowa Obaseki, Centre for Youths Integrated Development