This will be a workshop on pitching our message on visa fees and the settlement system to MPs, local authorities and the wider public.
During our advocacy training session we will be going through the basics of how to engage with your local MPs and authorities to raise awareness of the impact of extortionate visa fees.
The training will look at:
- Background to ways in which MPs and local authorities can help a campaign
- Different ways of contacting an MP
- How to get past “gatekeepers”
- How to pitch yourself and your campaign
- How to follow up
We will be focusing the training on the messaging used for the National Day Of Action, planned for October 31st, however, many of the tips should hopefully be helpful for future campaigning.
Migrant Voice are leading on organising a national day of action on Tuesday 31 October 2023 to raise awareness of visa costs and settlement routes among the public and policy makers.
The idea came from our recent national meeting on the government’s proposed visa fee increases, where we came together in solidarity, anger and determination to take action.
Groups, organisations or individuals are welcome to take part and organise actions and activities in their local area, city or community.
Let your imagination go wild. This could take the shape of creative events, coffee mornings, speeches, media interviews, meetings with politicians, etc. It’s about engaging with the community and making sure more people find out about and understand the impact of visa costs, settlement routes, the recent increases, and join us in campaigning against them.
