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What were you doing at 21?

Our digital media officer Laura finds out what it’s like to get refugee status at age 21

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Welcome to Scotland?

BBC’s poll on Scottish attitudes towards immigration contribute little to the debate

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Refugee women talk power, choice and belonging

Refugee Women’s Strategy Group tells women: ‘Be strong, speak out and work together, think of your future’

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All women should have access to protections

Sandie at Rape Crisis Scotland highlights how asylum seeking women are more at risk of abuse but are missing out on protections

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Did you move to Glasgow 15 years ago?

We want to hear from you if you were among the first people to be dispersed to Glasgow 15 years ago.

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International Mother Language Day

Jack highlights how language is important to our heritage this International Mother Language Day.

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We must protect women and girls fleeing FGM

Ahead of International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM, Elaine explains some of the issues asylum seeking women face in disclosing FGM

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Sheila’s on her wheels!

Sheila Talman has set herself a challenge to cycle 665km by World Refugee Day! But even challenges aren’t without, well, challenges!

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Event explores the best future for New Scots

One year on from the launch of the world-leading New Scots strategy, we look at its impact on the lives of refugees and asylum seekers

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Holocaust Memorial Day 2015: Keep the memory alive

‘Glasgow Girl’ and human rights activist Amal reflects on a recent visit to Auschwitz and why we must remember this piece of history

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Thank you to all our supporters in 2014

Whether you took part in a challenge or donated to an appeal in 2014, your generosity made all the difference

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New play to explore issue of FGM in Scotland

Coming to theatres this May, RITES is a powerful new production based on true stories from girls affected by FGM in Scotland

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Ten years working to support refugees in Scotland

Chair of Scottish Refugee Council reflects on a decades progress towards better support for refugees in Scotland

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30 years working with refugees in Scotland

Chief executive John Wilkes talks about what it means to be Scotland’s national organisation for refugees and people seeking asylum.

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Campaign for women seeking asylum to be treated fairly

Women seeking sanctuary in the UK often struggle with a system that is not tailored to their needs and the trauma they’ve experienced

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Every day should be Human Rights Day

The 10th of December is the UN’s International Day of Human Rights – a reminder that we all have a responsibility to uphold them

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