Migration Policy and Practice
@migrationpolicy.org.uk
Supporting the effective settlement of migrants and a positive integration agenda in the West Midlands.
https://migrationpolicy.org.uk/
https://migrationpolicy.org.uk/
The next series of Thematic Meetings within our Migration Network are taking place over the next few weeks.
All are welcome as we work with partners to develop solutions to the cross-cutting barriers experienced by migrants settling in the region.
Full details - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
All are welcome as we work with partners to develop solutions to the cross-cutting barriers experienced by migrants settling in the region.
Full details - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
THEMATIC AREAS – Migration Policy and Practice
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October 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
The next series of Thematic Meetings within our Migration Network are taking place over the next few weeks.
All are welcome as we work with partners to develop solutions to the cross-cutting barriers experienced by migrants settling in the region.
Full details - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
All are welcome as we work with partners to develop solutions to the cross-cutting barriers experienced by migrants settling in the region.
Full details - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
We are grateful to everyone who attended the launch event for our Strategic Partnership work with Save the Children this morning.
Great insights and discussions with partners across the sector to help shape this new research on the experiences of child migrants and their families in the region.
Great insights and discussions with partners across the sector to help shape this new research on the experiences of child migrants and their families in the region.
October 6, 2025 at 12:57 PM
We are grateful to everyone who attended the launch event for our Strategic Partnership work with Save the Children this morning.
Great insights and discussions with partners across the sector to help shape this new research on the experiences of child migrants and their families in the region.
Great insights and discussions with partners across the sector to help shape this new research on the experiences of child migrants and their families in the region.
It was great to relaunch our Communities Thematic Group this morning. There were some really thoughtful discussions with a range of attendees from the voluntary sector and partners across the region.
We are next meeting on Monday 3rd November and full details are on our website.
We are next meeting on Monday 3rd November and full details are on our website.
October 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
It was great to relaunch our Communities Thematic Group this morning. There were some really thoughtful discussions with a range of attendees from the voluntary sector and partners across the region.
We are next meeting on Monday 3rd November and full details are on our website.
We are next meeting on Monday 3rd November and full details are on our website.
A great view here at the University of Wolverhampton today where they kindly hosted our latest Rights Thematic group
Thanks to all who attended both in-person and virtually.
Thanks to all who attended both in-person and virtually.
September 25, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A great view here at the University of Wolverhampton today where they kindly hosted our latest Rights Thematic group
Thanks to all who attended both in-person and virtually.
Thanks to all who attended both in-person and virtually.
We are delighted to be relaunching our Communities Thematic Group with an online meeting on the 2nd October.
We hope that colleagues will be able to join us to discuss sector wide responses to support social integration, cohesion and the inclusion of migrant voices in developing solutions.
We hope that colleagues will be able to join us to discuss sector wide responses to support social integration, cohesion and the inclusion of migrant voices in developing solutions.
September 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are delighted to be relaunching our Communities Thematic Group with an online meeting on the 2nd October.
We hope that colleagues will be able to join us to discuss sector wide responses to support social integration, cohesion and the inclusion of migrant voices in developing solutions.
We hope that colleagues will be able to join us to discuss sector wide responses to support social integration, cohesion and the inclusion of migrant voices in developing solutions.
We are delighted to launch a new initiative to establish a Migrant Advisory Group that will help to shape our work, and that of the wider sector in the region.
Members will be fairly renumerated for their involvement, regardless of their status.
Find out more - migrationpolicy.org.uk/mag
Members will be fairly renumerated for their involvement, regardless of their status.
Find out more - migrationpolicy.org.uk/mag
September 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We are delighted to launch a new initiative to establish a Migrant Advisory Group that will help to shape our work, and that of the wider sector in the region.
Members will be fairly renumerated for their involvement, regardless of their status.
Find out more - migrationpolicy.org.uk/mag
Members will be fairly renumerated for their involvement, regardless of their status.
Find out more - migrationpolicy.org.uk/mag
You can now book a place at the launch event of our new strategic partnership with Save the Children.
We are developing a new project on the issues facing child & youth migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
You can book a place at the event here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
We are developing a new project on the issues facing child & youth migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
You can book a place at the event here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
September 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
You can now book a place at the launch event of our new strategic partnership with Save the Children.
We are developing a new project on the issues facing child & youth migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
You can book a place at the event here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
We are developing a new project on the issues facing child & youth migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
You can book a place at the event here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
Our Migration Network Thematic Meetings restart in September, and all are welcome to join.
Details of all the meetings and how to get involved are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
Details of all the meetings and how to get involved are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
August 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Our Migration Network Thematic Meetings restart in September, and all are welcome to join.
Details of all the meetings and how to get involved are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
Details of all the meetings and how to get involved are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
We are launching a new joint research report on the issues facing child & youth migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in the West Midlands.
We will be holding an event on Monday 6th October to explain more and how you can get involved.
Register your interest - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
We will be holding an event on Monday 6th October to explain more and how you can get involved.
Register your interest - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
August 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We are launching a new joint research report on the issues facing child & youth migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in the West Midlands.
We will be holding an event on Monday 6th October to explain more and how you can get involved.
Register your interest - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
We will be holding an event on Monday 6th October to explain more and how you can get involved.
Register your interest - migrationpolicy.org.uk/register/
Our final Health Thematic group meeting before the summer break takes place online this Thursday.
Join us to help develop solutions around the health inequalities experienced by migrants in the region.
Details are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/health/
Join us to help develop solutions around the health inequalities experienced by migrants in the region.
Details are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/health/
July 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Our final Health Thematic group meeting before the summer break takes place online this Thursday.
Join us to help develop solutions around the health inequalities experienced by migrants in the region.
Details are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/health/
Join us to help develop solutions around the health inequalities experienced by migrants in the region.
Details are on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/health/
There's still time to register for our lunchtime webinar where we will present the findings from our recent sector assessment and highlight some of the work we are planning with colleagues over the next few months.
You can register on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
You can register on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
June 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
There's still time to register for our lunchtime webinar where we will present the findings from our recent sector assessment and highlight some of the work we are planning with colleagues over the next few months.
You can register on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
You can register on our website - migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
Great to be able to pop into the #refugeeweek takeover at Symphony Hall organised by Celebrating Sanctuary.
June 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Great to be able to pop into the #refugeeweek takeover at Symphony Hall organised by Celebrating Sanctuary.
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This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is our unwavering hope and vision that we can end the hostile environment for refugees, and build a better future together.
June 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is our unwavering hope and vision that we can end the hostile environment for refugees, and build a better future together.
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As Chair of the APPG on Refugees, I am happy to welcome Refugee Week #CommunityAsASuperpower.
In support of safe routes, I have asked the Government to rethink their position on barring citizenship for those who use irregular routes.
#RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #Folkestone #Hythe
In support of safe routes, I have asked the Government to rethink their position on barring citizenship for those who use irregular routes.
#RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #Folkestone #Hythe
June 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
As Chair of the APPG on Refugees, I am happy to welcome Refugee Week #CommunityAsASuperpower.
In support of safe routes, I have asked the Government to rethink their position on barring citizenship for those who use irregular routes.
#RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #Folkestone #Hythe
In support of safe routes, I have asked the Government to rethink their position on barring citizenship for those who use irregular routes.
#RefugeeWeek #SimpleActs #Folkestone #Hythe
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This #WorldRefugeeDay we’re standing in solidarity with refugees and people seeking asylum around the world.
Everyone has the right to seek safety, and we’re proud to work alongside an incredible community of hosts and supporters helping to make a very real difference.
#refugeeweek
Everyone has the right to seek safety, and we’re proud to work alongside an incredible community of hosts and supporters helping to make a very real difference.
#refugeeweek
June 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This #WorldRefugeeDay we’re standing in solidarity with refugees and people seeking asylum around the world.
Everyone has the right to seek safety, and we’re proud to work alongside an incredible community of hosts and supporters helping to make a very real difference.
#refugeeweek
Everyone has the right to seek safety, and we’re proud to work alongside an incredible community of hosts and supporters helping to make a very real difference.
#refugeeweek
Our next Opportunities Thematic Group meeting takes place next Tuesday, both online and in-person with our colleagues at @rmcentre.org.uk.
Join us to help develop solutions to the work and training barriers experienced by migrants.
Details on our website: migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
Join us to help develop solutions to the work and training barriers experienced by migrants.
Details on our website: migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
June 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Our next Opportunities Thematic Group meeting takes place next Tuesday, both online and in-person with our colleagues at @rmcentre.org.uk.
Join us to help develop solutions to the work and training barriers experienced by migrants.
Details on our website: migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
Join us to help develop solutions to the work and training barriers experienced by migrants.
Details on our website: migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
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Show solidarity with refugees & join the Refugees Welcome March on Saturday 21 June, ahead of Refugee Week Festival at the MAC
#RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek
@asylummatters.bsky.social @birmctogether.bsky.social @brumschofsanctuary.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek
@asylummatters.bsky.social @birmctogether.bsky.social @brumschofsanctuary.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social
June 17, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Show solidarity with refugees & join the Refugees Welcome March on Saturday 21 June, ahead of Refugee Week Festival at the MAC
#RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek
@asylummatters.bsky.social @birmctogether.bsky.social @brumschofsanctuary.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social
#RefugeesWelcome #RefugeeWeek
@asylummatters.bsky.social @birmctogether.bsky.social @brumschofsanctuary.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social
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The theme for Refugee Week 2025 is “Community as a Superpower.”
Refugee week is illustrated and supported by Simple Acts and is illustrated by Moomin Characters.
Tag us in how you'll be taking part in "Simple Acts" over the next week!
#SimpleActs #RefugeeWeek
Refugee week is illustrated and supported by Simple Acts and is illustrated by Moomin Characters.
Tag us in how you'll be taking part in "Simple Acts" over the next week!
#SimpleActs #RefugeeWeek
June 17, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The theme for Refugee Week 2025 is “Community as a Superpower.”
Refugee week is illustrated and supported by Simple Acts and is illustrated by Moomin Characters.
Tag us in how you'll be taking part in "Simple Acts" over the next week!
#SimpleActs #RefugeeWeek
Refugee week is illustrated and supported by Simple Acts and is illustrated by Moomin Characters.
Tag us in how you'll be taking part in "Simple Acts" over the next week!
#SimpleActs #RefugeeWeek
There is still time to register for our lunchtime webinar where we will be discussing the findings from our recently released Sector Assessment and some of the work we are developing in response.
Register here: migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
Register here: migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
June 17, 2025 at 10:22 AM
There is still time to register for our lunchtime webinar where we will be discussing the findings from our recently released Sector Assessment and some of the work we are developing in response.
Register here: migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
Register here: migrationpolicy.org.uk/webinar/
We are delighted to release our 2025 Sector Assessment - Migrant Experiences of the Barriers to Settlement
The report was informed by focus groups held across the region with individuals at various stages of their settlement.
You can download it here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/sector-asses...
The report was informed by focus groups held across the region with individuals at various stages of their settlement.
You can download it here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/sector-asses...
SECTOR ASSESSMENTS – Migration Policy and Practice
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June 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
We are delighted to release our 2025 Sector Assessment - Migrant Experiences of the Barriers to Settlement
The report was informed by focus groups held across the region with individuals at various stages of their settlement.
You can download it here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/sector-asses...
The report was informed by focus groups held across the region with individuals at various stages of their settlement.
You can download it here - migrationpolicy.org.uk/sector-asses...
Thanks to everyone who attended our Rights Thematic meeting yesterday. Some really insightful presentations from @theseraphus.bsky.social and @bswaid.bsky.social.
Our next meeting is on the 3rd July and details are on our website
migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
Our next meeting is on the 3rd July and details are on our website
migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
May 23, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Thanks to everyone who attended our Rights Thematic meeting yesterday. Some really insightful presentations from @theseraphus.bsky.social and @bswaid.bsky.social.
Our next meeting is on the 3rd July and details are on our website
migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
Our next meeting is on the 3rd July and details are on our website
migrationpolicy.org.uk/network/
We are delighted to be holding a Migrant Employment Conference along with partners from our Opportunities Thematic Group within our Migration Network.
It will take place on the 17th June in Birmingham to engage with employerst with the aim of developing solutions to support long-term settlement.
It will take place on the 17th June in Birmingham to engage with employerst with the aim of developing solutions to support long-term settlement.
Migrant Employment Conference
Join us at our first Conference to discuss and develop opportunities for migrants workers in the employment market.
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May 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
We are delighted to be holding a Migrant Employment Conference along with partners from our Opportunities Thematic Group within our Migration Network.
It will take place on the 17th June in Birmingham to engage with employerst with the aim of developing solutions to support long-term settlement.
It will take place on the 17th June in Birmingham to engage with employerst with the aim of developing solutions to support long-term settlement.
We are always keen to welcome new members to our Regional Migration Network.
It provides a forum for those seeking to support migrants and work towards ensuring long-term settlement for those living in the region.
migrationpolicy.org.uk/get-involved/
It provides a forum for those seeking to support migrants and work towards ensuring long-term settlement for those living in the region.
migrationpolicy.org.uk/get-involved/
GET INVOLVED – Migration Policy and Practice
migrationpolicy.org.uk
May 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
We are always keen to welcome new members to our Regional Migration Network.
It provides a forum for those seeking to support migrants and work towards ensuring long-term settlement for those living in the region.
migrationpolicy.org.uk/get-involved/
It provides a forum for those seeking to support migrants and work towards ensuring long-term settlement for those living in the region.
migrationpolicy.org.uk/get-involved/
Our latest Opportunities Thematic Group meeting takes place next Tuesday. Please join us as we develop responses to the employment barriers experienced by migrants and plan our forthcoming Employment Conference.
May 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Our latest Opportunities Thematic Group meeting takes place next Tuesday. Please join us as we develop responses to the employment barriers experienced by migrants and plan our forthcoming Employment Conference.
Several meetings for our Migration Network are taking place over the next few weeks. All are welcome to join, either in person or online as we work to develop joint solutions to the barriers experienced by migrants when settling in the region.
Full details are on our website.
Full details are on our website.
April 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Several meetings for our Migration Network are taking place over the next few weeks. All are welcome to join, either in person or online as we work to develop joint solutions to the barriers experienced by migrants when settling in the region.
Full details are on our website.
Full details are on our website.