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Community groups: apply now for Small Grants Scheme 2020!

Are you a community group led by people from a refugee background? OR a community…

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Never again

Today is the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. Lord Dubs, a Holocaust survivor,…

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Befriending unaccompanied young people in Scotland

Carly from Aberlour Childcare Trust takes our 60 seconds or less challenge. Here she tells…

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Children must have the #RightToReunite with their families

Children must have the #RightToReunite with their families. To take this away would be barbaric,…

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These local food venues are raising funds for refugees in Scotland

Scottish Refugee Council is excited to be working with three new partners in our latest…

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Voting rights in Scotland

Today the Scottish Parliament heard the second reading of the Scottish Elections (Franchise & Representation)…

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Join the campaign to keep #FamiliesTogether

The UK’s family reunion rules are extremely strict. We are part of the #FamiliesTogether coalition….

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Intensive support for people at risk of eviction and destitution

We’re pleased to receive funding from the Scottish Government to deliver a specialist service for…

Our Impact
Remembering Refugee Festival Scotland 2019!

As we enter this new year, Refugee Festival Scotland 2020 is fast approaching! Find out…

Stories
Anas’ story

Anas arrived in Scotland in 2018 and volunteered with Scottish Refugee Council whilst awaiting their…

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Fundraising event for Scottish Refugee Council on Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

Piano trio Artisan Ensemble will be performing Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” to…

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Immigration Detention: A Tale of Two Reviews

Two recent reviews of immigration detention offer a contrast in their approach to the fundamental injustice of immigration detention

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