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Successful funding for communities during Covid-19

The Covid19 pandemic has affected the lives of everyone in Scotland. For the most vulnerable…

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19 charities present joint plan to end rough sleeping

Today we’ve joined with nearly twenty fellow charities to present a joint plan to the…

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Urgent action needed in response to death in Glasgow asylum accommodation

We are deeply saddened by the death of a member of our community in Glasgow….

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Rainbow Womens Muslim Group is a lifeline to families in Falkirk

Grassroots groups are providing a lifeline for many people during the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic. And…

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Funding available for community groups during Covid-19

Scottish Refugee Council has secured funding to support refugee-led community groups and local groups supporting…

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Recommendations for a safe and accessible asylum system.

A few weeks ago, we set out our recommendations for a safe and accessible asylum…

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New Scots on the frontline

Every Thursday at 8pm we step outside our doors and #ClapForOurCarers to show our heartfelt…

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Why are people in asylum accommodation being moved into hotels?

Hundreds of people in Glasgow have been moved from their asylum accommodation into hotels during…

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Families stuck at home without food and internet

The reality of Covid-19 for families in the asylum system stuck at home without food…

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Covid-19: a safe and accessible asylum system is urgently needed

Our recommendations for a safe and accessible asylum system during and beyond Covid-19. Three weeks…

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How housing associations are supporting integration in Scottish communities

Our volunteer Rowan writes about the work of our integration team with housing association Glen…

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Supreme Court denies Ali vs Serco lock-change appeal

Asylum accommodation provider Serco has been trying to evict hundreds of people from their homes…

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Urgent call to ‘strengthen the safety net’

Today, along with refugee support agencies across the UK, we have written to the UK…

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2020 – Coronavirus update

We are sad to announce that this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland will not go ahead…

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Covid-19: No evictions for three months

The Home Office has confirmed that all evictions and terminations of asylum support have been…

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Covid-19: right to work

The UK Government must allow people in the asylum system to help fight Covid-19 pandemic,…

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