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A decade of the Scottish Guardianship Service: Shireen’s story

“I like Irn Bru. It’s the best drink in Scotland. It tastes like medicine. When…

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A decade of the Scottish Guardianship Service: Yusra’s story

In 2011, a 15-year-old Yusra came to the Scottish Guardianship Service not knowing what the…

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A decade of the Scottish Guardianship Service: Fartun’s story

Fartun was one of the first young people to come through the doors of our…

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Reacting to Covid-19: “I will work until this pandemic is over”

Re-Act (Refugee Action Scotland) is a volunteer-run charity that started in 2015 in response to…

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COVID-19: research finds loneliness a key concern for refugees in Scotland

People seeking refugee protection in Scotland are experiencing increased levels of loneliness, stress and anxiety…

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Vote for us in Scottish Charity Awards

We are delighted to be a finalist in the Scottish Charity Awards for our Right…

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In memory of Mercy Baguma

We are deeply saddened to learn that Mercy Baguma has passed away in Glasgow. Our…

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Revenir | masterclass with David Fedele & Kumut Imesh | 29th Aug 2020

Join us for a masterclass with the makers of Revenir, David Fedele and Kumut Imesh….

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St Aloysius ESOL group

St Aloysius Church is a Catholic Church in Glasgow city centre. Before lockdown, as many…

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Scottish Refugee Council calls for full and independent public inquiry into Park Inn tragedy

Following the Park Inn incident in June, the Home Office announced an evaluation of how…

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Channel crossings: our response to this week’s news coverage

Our response to this week’s news coverage and political scapegoating of people crossing the Channel…

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Supporting Communities Fund: Covid19 Response

Supporting Communities Fund: Covid19 Response The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the lives of everyone in…

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Scotland’s ambition to end destitution and protect human rights

Support the campaign to leave homelessness and rough sleeping behind us, and get #EveryoneHome. Today,…

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Action needed to protect people in hotels and asylum accommodation during pandemic

In a report this week that scrutinises the use of asylum accommodation and immigration detention…

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Channel crossings: more safe and legal routes required urgently.

Our media officer Chris is a former volunteer and trustee of Refugee Info Bus, an…

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Closure of Morton Hall detention centre

Morton Hall immigration detention centre in Lincolnshire is to close. An inspection report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate…

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