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Why free bus travel for asylum seekers matters

The Scottish Government has recommitted to providing free bus travel for people seeking asylum by…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Henry’s story: supporting people in crisis

Henry is one of our amazing volunteers who helps deliver our Refugee Support Service. Despite…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Empowering New Scots leaders

We are delighted to welcome 16 talented activists and entrepreneurs to our fourth New Scots…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Annie’s story: helping refugees find work

Looking for a job in a new country can be a real challenge. Our Refugee…

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Urgent action needed on homelessness and destitution

Thousands of people in Scotland are being forced into extreme poverty and homelessness by hostile…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Helping professionals improve how they work with refugees

Our Refugee Support Service runs training courses to help professionals improve the way they work…

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Safety advice and information for communities affected by far-right terror

We have put together information and advice on staying safe and supporting each other amidst…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Connecting communities in Lanarkshire

Our Refugee Support Service works with community groups, local authorities and organisations in all parts of…

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Young People’s Voices group launches new report advocating for asylum-seeking youth in Scotland!

On International Youth Day (12 August), our youth-led advocacy group Young People’s Voices proudly launched…

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Solidarity with those affected by riots

We are horrified by the recent acts of violence and terror towards refugee, migrant and…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Gia’s story: supporting vulnerable children

When children seeking safety are wrongly labelled adults by the authorities, the consequences can be…

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Dundee volunteers empower New Scots with MyDundee video guides

We are incredibly proud of our peer volunteers at our Dundee refugee resettlement service who…

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New UK government: What changes have been made so far?

The recent UK election has ushered in a new government and changes in UK asylum…

Refugee Support Service, Stories
Huy and Linh’s story*

The UK asylum system can be especially tough for families. When Huy and his partner…

Communities, News
New Scots Leadership Programme Announced!

Scottish Refugee Council in partnership with the Social Enterprise Academy is thrilled to announce the…

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New online guide to support new refugees in Scotland 

We are delighted to share our new online guide ‘Information for new refugees’. This guide…

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