As migrants, we are asked to share our experience, which is then colonised as someone else’s expertise. When I published this 2y ago, I got many messages from people with similar stories. Have things changed? migrantsvote.substack.com/p/words-on-e...

Migrant mums rules!

The Polish Diaspora in the EU voted for the centrist Rafał Trzaskowski (31.2%). US & Canada-based Polish migrants voted for the conservative Karol Nawrocki (29.7%) Both will go into the 2nd round. Far-right Slawomir Mentzen (14.8%) was 3rd & Grzegorz Braun (6.3%) fourth. www.bbc.com/news/article...

'Migration is a story of grief wrapped in gratitude.' 20 years in Ireland, a new job and my story written in my own words in the Irish Independent. This week is definitely all about gratitude. Link to the article below.

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Buczkowska as its new CEO. Teresa brings nearly 20 years of experience as a leader in non-profit management, supporting migrant rights, and promoting migrant political participation.🧵

In 1 week, Poles will be electing their new president. Listen to how migrant leaders in Poland are mobilising migrants who have naturalised as Polish citizens to vote. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/this-conve...

We are pleased to announce that our 6th National Integration Conference will be held on Wednesday 21st May. If you are interested in attending, please go to our website to find out more and register. Link in bio 🔗

As diaspora we can vote on the future of a place we no longer live in. As migrants we can’t vote on the future of the place we live in. Why is this considered a norm? Voting should be about participation in democracy where we live not where we were born. More below. www.politico.eu/article/roma...

What is the 'paradox of representation' & how does it affect migrant lives? migrantsvote.substack.com/p/when-migra...

1y since the launch of the Migrant Vote podcast. Listen to the 1st episode to learn the motivations behind it. Somebody said "If you're not embarrassed by the first version of your product, you've launched too late" & that is the feeling today... migrantsvote.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

We are spreading our wings!

Worth reminding that resistance is a teachable competency & here are the 4 key components to teach. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/resistance...

A few reflections on what makes a person Irish. I wrote this piece about my Polish-Irish identity a few years ago for a book on what it means to be Irish. This is the day to bring it back. Happy St Patrick's Day everyone 💚🤍🧡☘️ migrantsvote.substack.com/p/being-hyph...

Which woman inspired your career? The list of women who opened doors for me is long, but on my inspiration list is only my grandmother's storytelling & my mum's voting. Everything else is secondary to the foundation on which I am building my career. #IWD migrantsvote.substack.com/p/what-my-mu...

Happy International Women's Day. Shout out to all the women of a migrant background breaking the glass ceiling of politics. We see & appreciate you ♥️ #IWD migrantsvote.substack.com/p/how-do-you...

Irish support for independent candidates does not apply to migrants, yet migrants insist on running as independents. Should they reconsider? In conversation with Joe O'Brien, former Minister of State with Special Responsibilities for Integration. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/to-join-or...

How Afro-Germans prepare for the elections? Some will vote against their own interest because they believe their German citizenship elevates them above the rest who are the target (read migrants). Citizenship doesn't offer the same protection to minority communities... www.msn.com/en-us/news/w...

We tell stories of injustice because we hope to incite change. How do we protect migrant storytellers from exploitation by researchers and other story harvesters? Here are some tips. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/giving-jus...

Facts are not dead. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I just got 2 unexpected small contract offers. Perfect time to bring back what I wrote last year. I want to become an expert on migrants' electoral participation. I may not be there yet but my work resonates & people are back with new offers That feels good migrantsvote.substack.com/p/can-you-bu...

What if everyone could vote? A new report by the Democracy Project, UK is out. static1.squarespace.com/static/6329c...

The Migrant Political Internship is an example of a best practice in facilitating inclusive democracy. Applications are open, and the deadline is February 21st. www.immigrantcouncil.ie/campaign/pol...

So no migrant Senator then 15% of Irish society without the right to vote left behind

No amount of D&I statements and programs will be as effective as making room at the decision-making table and sharing power. Congratulations Senator Eileen Flynn.

We have readers in 31 countries & 15 US States. Interest in votes for migrants is a growing trend. Subscribe to get information & tools to advance the democratic inclusion of migrants. migrantsvote.substack.com

2 things we can do to improve the electoral inclusion of migrants and satisfaction in democracy. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/less-satis...

The Irish PM has the power to nominate 11 Senators. Micheál Martin should nominate a migrant senator to give the 15% of Irish society excluded from voting a real voice in national politics writes @tbuczkowska.bsky.social in today's @independent.ie www.independent.ie/opinion/comm...

In the year of elections over 4mld people voted in 73 countries. How many people were trapped in the paradox of representation due to their migration status is unknown. Cross-border movement should not be a trade-off for the right to democracy. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/when-migra...

Seanad elections has 6 candidates of a migrant background, 4 at the Trinity panel & 2 at the cultural and educational panel. Will this year be the year for representation of migrant communities at the national level? Given the profile of some of the candidates even if elected it may not happen....

To mark the Irish tradition of Nollaig na mBan, or Women's Christmas, let's pay tribute to migrant women braking the glass ceiling of politics. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/how-do-you...

Who wants to be our 1st subscriber of 2025? Already a subscriber? Tell others about us! migrantsvote.substack.com

It seems no people of a migrant background have been co-opted to local Councils. What I wrote 5y ago still stands. 'If traditionally disadvantaged people are always overlooked during those rare opportunities then we need to reflect on the selection processes.' dublininquirer.com/2020/08/05/t...

On the International Migrant Day let's reflect on the meaning of the word migrant. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/election-c...

Following the general elections, there are 52 vacant council seats. That's 52 chances to increase gender & ethnic diversity through co-opting.

Did you know that the Migrant Vote platform is both a newsletter and a podcast. Here's the 1st episode telling you why I do what I do. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/welcome-to...

How new Irish voted in the general elections? www.independent.ie/irish-news/i...

The topic of universal voting rights for migrants made an impact on the public debate in Ireland. Here’s a summary of the multiple voices in this public discussion. Work by @imashacosta.bsky.social @shamimmalekmian.bsky.social & @tbuczkowska.bsky.social migrantsvote.substack.com/p/from-fring...

Yesterday I talked to Kieran Cuddihy @newstalkfm.bsky.social about my call to expand voting rights to all migrants after 5 years of residence. www.newstalk.com/news/general...

In today’s Irish Examiner, I write about being a migrant in Ireland and not being able to vote. “It’s ironic isn’t it, not being able to have a say in something where everyone keeps talking about you?” Read it here: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

'for your work promoting inclusive narratives around migration and inclusion, for founding of The Migrant Vote, and many other achievements'. We've been nominated for the #WomenOfEurope 2024 Award - Woman in Media category @tbuczkowska.bsky.social

#Women of a migrant background again leading the way for diversity in politics. 55% of candidates of a #migrant background in the #GE24 are women. All of the women run for a political party. The pattern from the local elections repeat again. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/how-do-you...

Planning to run in 2029 local elections? As time passes certain opportunities to advantage chances for a successful campaign will pass too. Here are the 4 things you should do right now, especially if you are a candidate of a migrant background. migrantsvote.substack.com/p/thinking-a...

With the upcoming general elections in #Ireland the question of universal voting rights for migrants is also back on the agenda. Here's why I believe the right to democracy should not depend on citizenship status More related articles below #VotesForMigrants migrantsvote.substack.com/p/the-right-...

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