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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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Spring Cèilidh tickets on sale now

Get your tickets for our Spring Cèilidh and dance the night away in support of…

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New Scots Connect Map makes it easier for refugees to find help

Our Refugee Support Service has launched a new and improved map of refugee-supporting groups in Scotland,…

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…

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2025: How to take part in this year’s festival

Calling all community groups, artists and performers, we want you to take part in Refugee…

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…

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Syrian refugees tell FM: our children’s futures are here in Scotland

Syrian refugees have said they see their children’s futures here in Scotland after they met…

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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…

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