We are Migrant Democracy Project
We believe every resident, no matter where they are from, should have equal access to democratic participation in the UK. We want to empower migrants to actively participate in politics and shape a fairer immigration system. Agree?
Our priorities
MIGRANT-LED ADVOCACY
There are few migrant voices in democratic reform initiatives in the UK. Our organisation is dedicated to and led by migrants with the aim of improving our democratic engagement across the UK.
BRIDGING THE MIGRATION-DEMOCRACY GAP
Informed by lived experience, all our initiatives will create the link between democratic engagement and advocating for policy change in the interest of migrant communities. We work in partnership with organisations like Polish Migrants Organise for Change (POMOC) in advocating for migrant justice through democratic participation.
EMPOWERING MIGRANT LEADERS
Our initiatives will increase awareness and encourage migrants to participate in UK democracy as they develop their social and political networks in the UK. We’ll train the next generation of migrant leaders.
Our work
ADVOCACY
Over 1.5 million UK residents are disenfranchised.
Every resident, no matter where they are from, should have a democratic say where they live.
REGISTRATION
Migrants are less likely to register to vote and vote.
We encourage migrants to register to vote through registration drives and accessible information.
ENGAGEMENT
Migrants are underrepresented in politics.
We connect migrants with elected representatives to build community power and inform policy.
