Scottish Refugee Council is an independent charity dedicated to providing advice, information and assistance to asylum seekers and refugees living in Scotland. We also provide specialist services in areas such as housing and welfare, family reunion, women's issues, community development, the media and the arts.
We play a leading role in policy development and campaign on refugee issues to ensure that Scotland plays a full role in meeting the UK's legal and humanitarian obligations under the 1951 United Nations Convention on Refugees. To read more about our work click here.
Announcing Scottish Refugee Council's AGM
Scottish Refugee Council's next AGM will be held on the 15 January 2009 at Edinburgh City Chambers. John Vine, Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency and Kathleen Marshall, Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People will give keynote speeches. If you would like to attend or want further information please contact our Membership and External Affairs Officer Graeme Corbett on 0141 248 9799 or email.
Asylum News
Read our current edition of Finding Asylum. Scottish Refugee Council's newsletter for members, stakeholders and other interested parties.
Scottish Refugee Council to launch new programme for Refugee Integration & Employment.
Scottish Refugee Council has been awarded a three year contract for a new programme to help refugees in Scotland gain employment and integrate successfully into the community.
The programme, funded by UKBA and which will start in October, will be available to those who have been recognised as refugees. It will focus on helping them find employment and offer practical advice on English classes, and issues such as housing and education.
Scottish Refugee Council will deliver this contract with its partners A4e and the Volunteer Centre, Glasgow.
