The Migrant Champions Network is a network of local councillors from across the UK, and across different political parties, working together to fight for the rights of all migrants.
We do this because we know that there’s never been a more important time to stand up for the rights of people who make the UK their home.
The network aims to ensure that local communities have the resources they need to build strong connections and make the case for change. Our communities are stronger when we work in solidarity to build better lives for all of our neighbours, regardless of where we were born.
We exist to support the brilliant work being done by local councillors, Migrant Champions and others, to support migrant constituents and fight for the rights of all people who have moved to the UK, whether they moved by choice or by force. The network organises quarterly meetings, provides resources and trainings, and supports members to work with migrant constituents.
The network was founded in 2022 by local councillors who had been appointed as Migrant Champions in Islington and Oxford. The development of the network is supported by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants, a legal charity based in London that campaigns for an immigration system that treats everyone with dignity and respect.
The network is non-party political, and is funded by the OAK Foundation.
To find out more about the network, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!