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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…

Refugee Support Service, 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…

Refugee Support Service, 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…

Stories
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…

Stories
World Refugee Day: “I am not ashamed of being a refugee”

On World Refugee Day, we honour the strength and resilience of people around the world…

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Rising up in solidarity this World Refugee Day

This World Refugee Day, we’re rising up in solidarity with the 120 million people around…

Stories
Refugee Festival Scotland artist spotlight: Maryam Haddadi

Meet Maryam Haddadi. Documentary filmmaker Maryam Haddadi will be screening and discussing her video art…

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Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards winners announced

Last night, at a ceremony in Glasgow, the winners of the RFS Media Awards were…

Campaigns and appeals
Fair Begins With You This World Refugee Day

Take a stand on World Refugee Day and show politicians you want a better plan…

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Where We Meet: our good practice guide for arts organisations and artists

We are excited to launch Where We Meet, our good practice guide for arts organisations…

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Refugee Festival Scotland is here

Refugee Festival Scotland starts on Friday (14 June) and everyone is invited to join the…

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