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MPs slam Home Office for “shameful” asylum housing

Report shows that Home Office contracts with private companies to house vulnerable people seeking asylum have failed.

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Hello Ambassadors

Scottish Refugee Council is delighted to welcome onboard two new Ambassadors Amal Azzudin and Omar Hasan

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Scots stand up against racist US policies

US President Donald Trump has followed up on his anti-refugee, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric before the American election

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Call for evidence launched for destitution inquiry

The Scottish Parliament is calling for evidence as part of its destitution and asylum in Scotland inquiry.

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Scottish Guardianship Service wins ECPAT UK’s 2016 Children’s Champion Award

Service for refugee children who are alone and separated from their families wins prestigious award

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Burns Night – a celebration for all

In Scotland, people from all over the world and many new Scots will get together to celebrate Burns’ life and the diversity of Scotland

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Sharing Lives, Sharing Languages

College ESOL lecturer Emily Bryson tells us about a new pilot project she’s managing to help people learn English

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Season’s Greetings from Scottish Refugee Council

Despite the difficult year, we’ve achieved a lot – much of it with thanks to your support.

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Glasgow groups shares stories of migration and integration

Community worker Pinar Aksu from Migrant Voice talks about their recent project ‘Story in a Poem’

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Many a mickle macks a muckle: 10 ideas for positive change

It’s easy to feel discouraged at what seems to be a rise in racism and xenophobia globally. But it’s important to resist this narrative

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‘Lest We Forget’ Documentary – Now Available Online

Our arts and heritage project ‘Lest We Forget: First World War – Refugees Then & Now’ lives on in this beautiful and moving documentary

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Refugee Women Produce Help Guide for Women in the Asylum Process

‘Claiming Asylum: What Women Need to Know’ provides guidance to women about their rights

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Refugee festival ends – but much more to come

We still have events taking place into July. And we would love to see you there!

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Behind the scenes of Refugee Festival Scotland with St Albert’s Primary School

We can all learn from this group of school friends. Children are resilient and welcoming by nature.

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Welcome to our new young Scots

At Young Scot we want every young person in Scotland, wherever they have come from, to feel valued.

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We launch our Refugee Festival Scotland Programme today!

Today we launch our programme for Refugee Festival Scotland! Our festival co-ordinator Suzi MacIver tells us more.

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