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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,…

News, Our Impact, Services
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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New Scots prepare to vote in May elections

With voting registration now closed, people with refugee status in Scotland are preparing to cast…

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How to pick a platform for your online event

Are you planning a virtual event for Refugee Festival Scotland? There are so many ways…

News, Our Impact, Services
Lockdown life: “Demand for the Helpline has really grown”

As a Helpline Adviser, Rachael Bell, is our first point of contact for many refuges…

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One big family: Sewing2gether in lockdown

We met with Gabi, Corinne and some of the ladies who are part of the…

Stories
MOOL looking for volunteer researchers: refugees in Scottish history

Our friends at Massive Outpouring of Love (MOOL), a community group supporting new Scots in…

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Refugee Festival Scotland is back!

Calling all artists and performers – submissions are now open for our first ever online…

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New funding to help people settle in Scotland

We’re delighted to be working in partnership with the Scottish Government, COSLA and the UNESCO…

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