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Lockdown life: “It’s like they’re in the boxing ring and I’m their coach”

One year since our office closed due to Covid-19, we caught up with Destitution Adviser,…

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Lockdown life: helping refugees build new lives in Scotland

More than a year has passed since our office closed its doors, but that doesn’t…

Stories
Nowruz Mubarak! Persian-Scots celebrate the new year in lockdown.

Saadi (1210-1291): “Awaken, the morning Nowruz breeze is showering the garden with flowers.” Nowruz Mubarak…

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Why we’re asking Holyrood candidates to take the #welcomepledge

The Scottish Parliament elections on May 6 this year mark a crucial moment for all…

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Resilient, adaptive and agile: new Scots community groups during Covid-19

Report: the impact of refugee community organisations during Covid-19 and the role played by Scottish…

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Right to work – voices of the people

“Crops need to be harvested or they shall just wither and die. How would you feel…

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Inspectors condemn conditions in barracks asylum accommodation

We are deeply concerned by the findings of the inspection of Napier Barracks in Kent…

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International Women’s Day 2021: MILK Café

This International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the amazing work of New Scots women, and the…

Stories
New Scots in Paisley for a radical new future!

We met with Imogen Stirling, Writer in Residence at Paisley Book Festival in February 2021….

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New voting resources for refugee communities

  Today Scottish Refugee Council and The Electoral Commission have launched new online resources to…

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Show somebody you love them

Scottish band The Snuts are continuing their campaign to spread the love and raise funds…

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Somebody Loves You | The Snuts X Scottish Refugee Council

We are so excited to share our new project with The Snuts for 2021 –…

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Concern about accommodation for mothers and babies

We are concerned by recent reports about inadequate accommodation for new mothers and babies in…

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New toolkits to support refugee integration in Scotland and beyond

Today Scottish Refugee Council has launched three new toolkits to support refugee integration in Scotland…

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Report: If not now, when?

A new report has recommended 20 Calls to Action to ensure Scotland tackles poverty and…

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