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Our blogs are written by staff members at Scottish Refugee Council, as well as people from a variety of backgrounds who are keen to discuss the issues that refugees and people seeking asylum face.

We are always looking for contributors for our blogs, particularly if you have experience as a refugee or of the asylum system. Contact our media officer if you’d like to get involved.

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• 30 June 2011 Refugee Week – shining a light of truth on Refugee lives Belka Belka reflects on the Refugee Week workshop he attended and the importance of sharing real refugee experiences. (0 Comments)
• 28 June 2011 Family Open Day with Central and West Integration Network Kirsty White Kirsty enjoys the stories and costumes on display at the Family Open Day as part of Refugee Week Scotland (0 Comments)
• 28 June 2011 The Story of Karibu Kirsty White Kirsty discovers the story behind Karibu, an organisations that helps support and empower African women seeking refuge (1 Comment)
• 27 June 2011 Freedom from torture Debra Puzzo Debra reflects on the exhibition and talk Human Rights and Wrongs at Platform (0 Comments)
• 27 June 2011 Rights and Wrongs M.F. Artist Angela Catlin and journalist Billy Briggs' exhibition juxtaposes poignant images with the real-life stories (0 Comments)
• 26 June 2011 The Same Story - 10 stories, 10 countries Hugh O'Donnell Hugh describes the courage it takes refugees to share their story. (0 Comments)
• 25 June 2011 Glasgow Y Women's Get Together Kirsty White Kirsty talks about sushi, henna and a good chat at the YWCA celebrations (0 Comments)
• 25 June 2011 Refugee Week in pictures Some images from Refugee Week Scotland 2011, showing the diversity and strength of the programme (0 Comments)
• 24 June 2011 Give Refuge to a Stranger: The Past, Present and Future of Sanctuary Debra Puzzo Author Linda Rabben discusses her new book and offers insight into integration (0 Comments)
• 24 June 2011 The courage to create Catrin Evans Theatre practitioner Catrin Evans shares her thoughts on how art can act as a voice of courage (0 Comments)