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News, Stories
The Art of Refuge

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Edinburgh International Festival on a special two-week programme! Refuge…

News, Stories
Communities Receive Refugee Festival Funding

We’re delighted to announce that 63 grassroots groups across Scotland have been awarded funding from…

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Nationality & Borders Bill update

MPs voted in March on a number of aspects of the anti-refugee, Nationality and Borders…

Stories
World Storytelling Day

March 20th marks World Storytelling Day! Everyone has a story to tell. Our stories reflect…

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Homes For Ukraine – Scotland update

The Scottish Government has announced plans to act as a ‘super sponsor’ for people arriving…

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Our new online help sessions for people affected by the Ukraine conflict

From this week, Scottish Refugee Council will be holding regular online information sessions for people…

News, Stories
The art of storytelling

This year, the branding for Refugee Festival Scotland is being designed by a very special…

News
Our response to UK Gov’s changes to visa application process for Ukrainians

Today’s announcement is welcome if it helps people reach safety faster. But it’s important to…

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Ukraine Crisis: a message for the Home Office

A Joint Statement from Sabir Zazai, Chief Executive of Scottish Refugee Council, and SallyAnn Kelly,…

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Info and advice for hosts of people fleeing Ukraine

Hosting guests from Ukraine Through the UK Government’s Homes for Ukraine sponsorship scheme, members of…

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Home Office plans to help Ukrainians don’t go far enough

Today the Home Secretary announced that the criteria for visas for family members of British…

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Lords vote against part of anti-refugee bill

On Monday 28 February, the House of Lords voted to amend the Nationality & Borders…

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Our statement on the situation in Ukraine

The scenes we’ve all seen unfold in Ukraine over the past week are truly shocking….

Services, Stories
Giving unaccompanied children a voice

Finding your feet in a new country is never easy. But for children who arrive…

News, Services
Glowing report for Scottish Guardianship Service

A new evaluation has found that the Scottish Guardianship Service offers a life-line for asylum-seeking…

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Scottish Parliament votes against the Borders Bill

The Scottish Parliament has voted against the UK Government’s Nationality & Borders Bill, the anti-refugee…

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