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UK Government to remove two-tier asylum system

We welcome the news that the UK government has U-turned on the Nationality and Borders…

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Guardianship Scotland to reach more at-risk children

Our guardianship service for unaccompanied asylum seeking and trafficked children will help more of Scotland’s…

Campaigns and appeals
Take action for hope this World Refugee Day

Take action this World Refugee Day by sharing a message of hope in solidarity with…

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Shortlist for Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards 2023 revealed

We are delighted to reveal the shortlist for this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards….

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Research reveals link between government’s anti-migrant rhetoric and far-right activity

We have written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman in the wake of findings from HOPE…

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Refugee Festival Scotland 2023 Programme Now Live!

We’re excited to announce that the programme for Refugee Festival Scotland 2023 is now live!   The festival,…

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Sanctuary for people from Sudan

Violent unrest in Sudan is rapidly leading to a humanitarian emergency, with hundreds of thousands…

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The House of Lords must reject ‘dehumanising and immoral’ Illegal Migration Bill

Over 100 Scottish organisations urge the House of Lords to reject the Illegal Migration Bill….

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Media Awards open for entries

We’re pleased to announce that the 2023 Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards are now open…

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Be part of Refugee Festival Scotland

Would you like to be part of the Refugee Festival Scotland programme? Calling all community…

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Supporting New Scots Fund announces funding

The Supporting New Scots Fund strives to make it easier for refugees across Scotland to…

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Army barracks and floating barges are not the solution to a problem of the government’s own making

Our response to the UK’s plans to house people in disused army accommodation and floating…

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Important information – changes to UK asylum rules

Important information for anyone arriving in the UK on or after 7 March 2023 The…

Communities
Funding boost for New Scot communities

We’re delighted to announce that 35 communities have received a funding boost from our refugee-led…

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MS Victoria to close on July 11th

  The MS Victoria, which is currently home to over 1,150 Ukrainian refugees, will close…

Communities
Stories from Afghanistan in Perth

Perth Amnesty International organised a celebration for local Afghan women to mark International Women’s Day…

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