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Our statement on the situation in Afghanistan

The horrendous situation facing the people of Afghanistan is foremost in all our minds. These…

Stories
The power of sport: refugee football tournament a huge success

Last weekend, a unique football tournament that showcases the best of Scottish sporting talent and…

News
New grants for community groups across Scotland

56 organisations and community groups across Scotland have received £2.8 million to deliver projects designed…

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Supporting the SAY Awards

We’re a proud supporter of this year’s Scottish Album of the Year Award! Over the…

Stories
Samson’s story

We spoke to Samson, who took part in The Snuts’ ‘Somebody Loves You’ video with…

Campaigns and appeals, News
The Borders Bill: what you need to know

The UK Government’s Nationality & Borders Bill seeks to overhaul the UK’s asylum system. The…

News, Stories
Refugee Histories

To mark the 70th anniversary of the UN Refugee Convention, Katherine Mackinnon from the University…

Message from our CEO, News
Message from Sabir: 70 years of the UN Refugee Convention

Scottish Refugee Council CEO, Sabir Zazai, shares his thoughts on the 70th anniversary of the…

Stories
“The beautiful game” bringing communities together

On Sunday 8th August, 24 teams will take place in the annual Refugee Festival Football…

News, Stories
AMBER: Reflections on the UN Refugee Convention

On 28 July 1951, the UK Government signed the UN Refugee Convention, promising to defend…

Campaigns and appeals, News
Together With Refugees: Show Your Heart

You may have noticed that we’ve been sharing an orange heart on social media recently….

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Our statement on the second reading of the Nationality & Borders Bill

We are deeply disappointed that the bill passed its second reading in parliament this week….

News, Our Impact, Services
Lockdown life: keeping our helpline running

Helpline Adviser, Caitlin Reilly is often the first person that New Scots speak to when…

News, Services
Giving New Scots a safe place to call home

We’ve teamed up with the Chartered Institute of Housing to launch new guidance for landlords…

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Letter to Scottish MPs on the Nationality & Borders Bill

Scottish Refugee Council has written to all of Scotland’s MPs urging them to vote against…

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A Poem from America

Our CEO Sabir Zazai recently received a ‘letter from America’, or to be more accurate,…

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