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Festive closure information

Scottish Refugee Council will be closing at 2pm on Tuesday 24 December for the festive…

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2024: key moments

A lot has happened in the last 12 months. Let’s take a look at some…

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‘This is a time to show solidarity with people from Syria’

After more than 13 years of conflict, there is hope that the suffering of the…

Communities, News
Building Stronger Community Organisations Toolkit

We’ve launched a Building Stronger Community Organisations toolkit, which aims to strengthen refugee-led and refugee-supporting…

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Refugees given 56 days to find new housing as ‘move on’ period doubled

The number of days newly-recognised refugees have to find somewhere new to live is to…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Hamid’s story: helping people facing homelessness

Hamid fled for his life to escape violent unrest in Iraq. He has been stuck…

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Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme will open in February

People fleeing the war against Ukraine who are living in Scotland can apply to remain…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Ifran’s story: helping refugees rebuild their lives

Ifran and his family were forced to flee for their lives to escape torture and…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Refugee helpline: providing a lifeline service

Our national helpline offers a lifeline for people struggling to make sense of the complex…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Azade’s story: support for families seeking safety

When 21-year-old Azade became pregnant, she and her husband Rebin, were being kept apart by…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Omar’s story: picking up the pieces

Omar has spent eight years trapped in the UK’s asylum system, barred from working and…

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‘A symbol of hope’: Mural finds new home at Aberdeen charity

Artwork celebrating the “collective resilience” of people living in asylum hotels has found a permanent…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Sara and Mariam’s story: a new beginning

When Sara was gravely injured in the bomb blast that destroyed her home in Syria,…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Connecting Communities in the Highlands: a trip to Torridon

Afghan families resettled in the Highlands of Scotland enjoyed a fun-filled activity day in spectacular…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
New Scots Leadership Programme: meet the leaders

In a creative hub in the east end of Glasgow, sixteen impressive community activists and…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Hadi and Neda’s story: helping new refugees find their feet

Volunteers play a vital role in all aspects of our work. Hadi and Neda are…

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