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AGM 2024 report: ‘Our world is changing, and so must we’

Scottish Refugee Council’s Annual General Meeting focused on how we can “futureproof” ourselves, navigating complex…

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Helping people facing homelessness find hope

The UK asylum system is tough and leaves people at risk of falling through the…

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No Borders Comedy Night Returns to Glee Club this November

Back by popular demand, our No Borders comedy night is set to return to Glee…

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Why free bus travel for asylum seekers matters

The Scottish Government has recommitted to providing free bus travel for people seeking asylum by…

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Henry’s story: supporting people in crisis

Henry is one of our amazing volunteers who helps deliver our Refugee Support Service. Despite…

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Empowering New Scots leaders

We are delighted to welcome 16 talented activists and entrepreneurs to our fourth New Scots…

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Annie’s story: helping refugees find work

Looking for a job in a new country can be a real challenge. Our Refugee…

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Urgent action needed on homelessness and destitution

Thousands of people in Scotland are being forced into extreme poverty and homelessness by hostile…

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Helping professionals improve how they work with refugees

Our Refugee Support Service runs training courses to help professionals improve the way they work…

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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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Connecting communities in Lanarkshire

Our Refugee Support Service works with community groups, local authorities and organisations in all parts of…

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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…

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Gia’s story: supporting vulnerable children

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…

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