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School teacher Graeme to run London Marathon to support refugees in Scotland

We are thrilled to have a runner in this year’s London Marathon! Meet school teacher…

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Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2025 is open for entries

Entries for the Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2025 are now open – and we…

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Welcome to Professor Mike Donnelly, chair of our board of directors

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Mike Donnelly as the new chair of…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Supporting people in asylum hotels

Our Refugee Support Service visits asylum hotels across Scotland to make sure residents are aware…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Gurinder’s story: a place to call home

Gurinder is in his late 70s and has serious health problems. When he first came…

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UN chief’s Scotland visit uncovers 30 year old connection with charity boss

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) met with the chief executive of Scottish…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Hundreds attend Scotland’s biggest Refugee Job Fair

Our Refugee Support Service welcomed more than 400 people to Scotland’s biggest ever refugee job…

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New resources added to online guide supporting refugees in Scotland

Scottish Refugee Council has updated our ‘Online guide for new refugees’ with new education and…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Maggie and Bruce’s story: building new lives in Scotland

Maggie and Bruce struggled to find work after getting refugee status. We provided training and…

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New report finds our service is a lifeline for asylum-seeking families

Our Family Rights Service provides a vital lifeline for asylum-seeking parents and children, according to…

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16 groups supporting refugee women across Scotland

We’re lucky to work with so many fantastic communities that welcome and support people seeking…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Meet the volunteers using their experience to help other refugees in Scotland

Our Peer Volunteers know what it’s like to be stuck in the refugee and asylum…

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Lift the ban and give people the right to work

People put on work uniforms to show off their professions as the UK Government were…

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UK government moves to block citizenship applications

New government rules will make it almost impossible for people who arrive in the UK…

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Poll: Majority of Scots back right to work for people seeking asylum

The majority of Scots believe people seeking asylum should have right to work. New figures…

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We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary

Scottish Refugee Council is marking its 40th anniversary this year. Starting with a handful of…

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