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New Year, New Challenges

Looking ahead, we highlight some of our priorities going into 2019.

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International Migrants Day 2018

Media Officer Chris reflects on the word migrant and the current situation in Europe, the UK and here in Glasgow

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Home Affairs Committee releases damning review of asylum accommodation contracts

Report finds worrying loss of confidence in Home Office’s asylum accommodation system

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Habitat

Media Officer Chris attends an exhibition celebrating “home” and diversity on International Human Rights Day 2018.

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A message for Human Rights Day 2018

10 December is the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: a document that’s saved the lives and dignity of many

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Glasgow Girls on tour

Ahead of the 2019 Glasgow Girls tour, Scottish Refugee Council ambassador Amal reflects on the story behind the sell-out musical

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70 years of protecting human lives

Reflections on the history and relevance of the world’s most translated document – the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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Help us support refugee families this Christmas

Our family service supports parents and children seeking safety in Scotland

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Hostile environment leaves people too afraid to seek health care

New research finds significant barriers prevent people from accessing the care they need and are entitled to

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Scottish Refugee Council launches new fundraising campaign

Host a food-inspired event and raise money for Scottish Refugee Council’s vital work with refugees in Scotland

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Scottish Guardianship Service becomes founding member of European Guardianship Network

Service for children and young people to share learning and experience through network with European colleagues

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Serious failings in provision of asylum accommodation

Regulator finds that less than a quarter of properties meet standards set out in Home Office contract

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Food for thought

Author Victoria Williamson talks about tastes from home, how food influenced her debut novel and why she’s backing our new fundraiser

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Concern as councils consider withdrawing from UK asylum dispersal system

Home Office must listen to warnings from local authorities about asylum accommodation and dispersal

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Join us, get involved, take action…

Our CEO Sabir Zazai joined activists and MPs to advocate for a fairer asylum system at City of Sanctuary’s annual event in parliament.

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Rebel with a cause – campaigning with integrity

Our CEO Sabir Zazai reflects on the power of values and collaboration when campaigning for social change

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