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A mother’s story: building a new life in Scotland

The asylum process can be scary, stressful and confusing – especially if you’re a single…

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Times Christmas Appeal: Nestor’s story

We are coming to the end of another difficult year. Over the last twelve months …

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No climate justice without migrant justice!

As delegates from across the world converge on Glasgow for COP26, a city which is…

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Supporting families seeking asylum

Adjusting to life in a new country is hard, especially for refugee families fleeing war…

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“Scotland is our second home” – a collaborative poem

On Wednesday 29th September, we held our first New Scots Storytellers workshop – a series…

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New Scots Storytellers media training

Scottish Refugee Council receive regular enquiries from the media looking to speak to people with…

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Digital Champions meet with Carol Monaghan MP

On a sunny Tuesday in Victoria Park, representatives from new Scots community groups met with…

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The power of sport: refugee football tournament a huge success

Last weekend, a unique football tournament that showcases the best of Scottish sporting talent and…

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Samson’s story

We spoke to Samson, who took part in The Snuts’ ‘Somebody Loves You’ video with…

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Refugee Histories

To mark the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, Katherine Mackinnon from the University…

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“The beautiful game” bringing communities together

On Sunday 8th August, 24 teams will take place in the annual Refugee Festival Football…

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AMBER: Reflections on the UN Refugee Convention

On 28 July 1951, the UK Government signed the UN Refugee Convention, promising to defend…

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Building a better future

These brave young people arrived in Scotland as frightened children seeking safety. Now, with the…

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Changing and growing: Pachedu adapts to the pandemic

We caught up with Gregor from Pachedu, a small charity supporting people who are minoritised…

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Mohammed’s story

We met with Mohammed ahead of Refugee Festival Scotland 2021. Mohammed volunteers with the Yemeni-Scottish…

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The Museum of Things

The Museum of Things is a creative space led by refugee artists. The group –…

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