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At this time of year, many of us will be enjoying spending precious time with our families. For that reason, it can be a particularly hard time for those who are missing their loved ones.

Jess Thompson, founder of Migrateful, a UK charity with a mission to support
migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in their journey towards integration,
explains how food and cooking can help bridge divisions between communities.

The journalist explores their own opinions on what 'migrant' brings to the UK on International Migrants Day. They explore the language used to refer to people travelling to the UK and the situational differences and specifics. It's a really thorough exploration of his own personal experience working as an immigration advisor and the statistical facts both of which counteract the stereotypical negative portayal of migrants in right wing press.

The article speaks about Marzena a Queer Polish activist who has lived in many countries across the world and maintained their fight for progressive change along the way.

The article speaks about a screening event in Liverpool including the film of Polish director Aga Woszczynska. It explains the themes of the film as being power, priviledge and denial between people of different migration status and socio-economic class. It also mentions a Q&A which took place at the event which included the director and panelists from merseyside with experience of leadership and activism within local orgs - topics discussed included racism, discrimination and migrants rights. The premise of the event was to open up discussions between local people on how they can uproot racism and class injustices in liverpool. The article also promotes a follow up event with similar agenda of using film to prompt discussion for change.

A community centre has been changing the lives of refugees through music, conversation and cooking.

A charity has created a “missing poster” campaign to highlight the loneliness felt by male migrants, as crossings continue to the UK.

The generosity of everyone in the town has been 'overwhelming' say organisers