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Hussam’s story

We have been working with partners at Public Health Scotland to create accurate and accessible…

News
Legal challenge to the Home Office on the New Plan for Immigration

A legal challenge has been made to the Home Office on its consultation process for…

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A response to our letter to the Prime Minister on the New Plan for Immigration

In April 2021, we sent a letter to the Prime Minister, Home Secretary and Secretary…

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Women and children abandoned by proposed refugee rules, reveals new campaign coalition

Recent polling by Scottish Refugee Council shows 74% of people in Scotland believe it is…

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Freedom To Crawl

A coalition of charities, legal experts and grassroots organisations across Glasgow have launched a new…

News, Uncategorized
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…

Stories
“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…

News, Services
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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