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Helping refugees build new lives in Scotland

Every year, we support hundreds of New Scots as they begin the difficult task of…

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Volunteer heroes

Our amazing volunteers give their time freely to help make Scotland a more welcoming place…

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New polling shows Scotland welcomes refugees

As the anti-refugee bill progresses through Westminster, we asked people in Scotland for their views…

Our Impact
Standing up for refugee rights in 2021

We never stop campaigning for a better, fairer deal for people seeking safety. Building Political Support In…

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Our response to devastating figures on loss of life in the asylum system

The thoughts of everyone at Scottish Refugee Council are with the family, friends, colleagues, neighbourhoods…

Campaigns and appeals, News
Scotland: Together With Refugees

Thanks so much for joining us for Scotland: Together With Refugees. Hundreds of people gathered…

News, Our Impact
Making a difference: the impact of our work

It has been a year like no other. We’ve faced many challenges along the way,…

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Frankie Boyle among signatories to letter to Westminster urging rethink on refugee rights

Comedian Frankie Boyle is among over 40 celebrity signatories to an open letter to Boris…

Our Impact, Services, Stories
Supporting families seeking asylum

Adjusting to life in a new country is hard, especially for refugee families fleeing war…

News, Services
Peer Integration: New Scots learning from each other

When people seeking safety get the good news that they have been granted refugee status,…

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‘How will we survive?’ steps to preventing destitution in the asylum system

British Red Cross and the Refugee Survival Trust have published a new report centred on…

Our Impact, Services
Staying connected during Covid-19

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, everything changed overnight. Our office closed, but our…

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Our response to the Home Office’s new guidance on Afghanistan

The UK Government has published updated country policy and information notes (CPIN) on Afghanistan. These…

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You’re invited to Scotland: Together with Refugees

Join us today for a public gathering in support of people seeking refugee protection. Our…

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COP26: 3 ways to get involved

COP26 is rapidly approaching in Glasgow. At these talks, governments from across the world will…

Stories
“Scotland is our second home” – a collaborative poem

On Wednesday 29th September, we held our first New Scots Storytellers workshop – a series…

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