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Welcome to our new directors

We’re delighted to welcome two colleagues to new leadership roles at Scottish Refugee Council. Colin…

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Thanks for being part of Refugee Festival Scotland

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped make the 25th…

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World Refugee Day 2025: Meet our ambassadors

Today is a chance to recognise the strength and resilience of people rebuilding their lives…

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World Refugee Day 2025: ‘When people arrive, that’s just the beginning’

The head of Scottish Refugee Council has called on the country to stand in solidarity…

Campaigns and appeals, News
Join our World Refugee Day action

Take action with us on World Refugee Day (Friday, 20 June) in solidarity with people…

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2025 has arrived!

Refugee Festival Scotland 2025 has arrived! Get ready for ten days of colour, creativity and…

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Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2025 winners

Congratulations to the winners of the Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2025 The winners and…

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Celebrating our volunteers!

As Volunteers’ Week begins and Refugee Festival Scotland kicks-off next week, we’re celebrating the incredible…

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Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards shortlist

We’re pleased to announce the shortlist for this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards. The…

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2025: take a look at the programme

The programme for Refugee Festival Scotland 2025 is out now! Take a look at the…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Congratulations to our New Scots Leaders

Huge congratulations to our New Scots Leaders who graduated from the 2025 Leadership Programme at…

News, Refugee Support Service
Free housing information sessions

In response to the growing housing crisis, we’re holding free information sessions for people struggling…

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Meet the artists: the many milestones celebrated through Refugee Festival Scotland!

This year’s artwork for Refugee Festival Scotland represents a vibrant celebration of resilience and unity,…

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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…

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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…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Supporting people in asylum hotels

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

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