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Helping professionals improve how they work with refugees

Our training courses help professionals improve the way they work with refugees and people seeking…

Communities, Stories
Connecting communities in Lanarkshire

We work with refugee-led community groups, local authorities and organisations in all parts of Scotland,…

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Safety advice and information for communities affected by far-right terror

We have put together information and advice on staying safe and supporting each other amidst…

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Young People’s Voices group launches new report advocating for asylum-seeking youth in Scotland!

On International Youth Day (12 August), our youth-led advocacy group Young People’s Voices proudly launched…

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Solidarity with those affected by riots

We are horrified by the recent acts of violence and terror towards refugee, migrant and…

Services, Stories
Gia’s story*

When children seeking safety are wrongly labelled adults by the authorities, the consequences can be…

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Dundee volunteers empower New Scots with MyDundee video guides

We are incredibly proud of our peer volunteers at our Dundee refugee resettlement service who…

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New UK government: What changes have been made so far?

The recent UK election has ushered in a new government and changes in UK asylum…

Services, Stories
Huy and Linh’s story*

The UK asylum system can be especially tough for families. When Huy and his partner…

Communities, News
New Scots Leadership Programme Announced!

Scottish Refugee Council in partnership with the Social Enterprise Academy is thrilled to announce the…

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New online guide to support new refugees in Scotland 

We are delighted to share our new online guide ‘Information for new refugees’. This guide…

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New Scots plan for 2024-2026 to be rolled out

A new plan which will help to support people seeking protection in Scotland to rebuild…

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Time for change: welcoming a new approach to refugee protection in the UK

As a new UK government moves into power, we welcome this opportunity for a re-set…

Services, Stories
Farid’s story*

Facing the complex UK asylum system without a support network of family and friends is…

Stories
Supporting new beginnings: meet Salem

Meet Salem, one of our dedicated integration support workers at Scottish Refugee Council. Since joining…

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Listen to stories from LGBT+ people who have found safety in Scotland

Listen to stories from LGBT+ people who have found safety in Scotland. On World Refugee…

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