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Anger as Aspen card problems leave people without food or essentials

The Home Office’s change of Aspen card provider last week has left countless numbers of…

Stories
Behind the design

It would be hard not to notice our vibrant visuals for Refugee Festival Scotland which…

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Refugee Festival Scotland: 2021 line-up announced!

Whatever the weather, you can expect a warm welcome at Refugee Festival Scotland.  This year’s…

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Important info for Aspen card users

The Home Office has introduced a new payment card for people in the asylum system….

Stories
Highlighting the Highlands

Syrians resettled in the Highlands will be presenting their photography at an online event on…

News, Our Impact, Services
Lockdown life: supporting people seeking asylum

How do you give hope to vulnerable people who are seeking asylum during a global…

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“Carrying on through Covid”: my experience as a host family carer.

The Host Family Supported Carer Service are looking for people who can offer a place…

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Together With Refugees

We’re really pleased to be a member of Together With Refugees, a new coalition calling…

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Lockdown life: supporting families seeking safety

Asylum-seeking families have always faced an uphill struggle but lockdown is making life even harder….

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A milestone Scottish election

Today’s Scottish election is a milestone moment for refugee rights in Scotland. The election is…

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A letter from Scotland to the Prime Minister on the New Plan for Immigration

Scottish Refugee Council, along with over 75 charities, belief groups and community organisations in Scotland,…

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Lockdown life: “The support from colleagues is remarkable”

When he’s not providing vital support for people in desperate need, Destitution Adviser, Aref Ghorbani,…

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New Scots prepare to vote next Thursday!

With just one week to go until the elections, people with refugee status in Scotland…

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6 tips to help you plan an online event

Want to be part of Refugee Festival Scotland but don’t know where to begin with…

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Syrian artist commissioned for Refugee Festival Scotland 2021

We are delighted to announce that Syrian artist Mousa AlNana has agreed to create the…

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2021 Scottish election manifesto response

Scottish Refugee Council welcomes the solidarity with refugees shown by most of Scotland’s larger political…

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