Please find below our most recent press releases, and a link to our archive. Any press enquiries should be directed to Aideen McLaughlin, Media & Communications Officer.
Telephone: 0141 223 7927 or 07734 030 763
Email: aideen.mclaughlin@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk
Red Road Flats Take Up Residence At The Scottish Parliament For Refugee Week
Ten-foot replicas of the Red Road flats will visit the Scottish Parliament for a Refugee Week Scotland reception, hosted by Glasgow Anniesland MSP, Bill Butler.
The foam towers have been made by young people from Springburn, working with Multi-story artists Iseult Timmermans and Rob Welsh.
Refugee Week Scotland 2008
June 16-22
Different Pasts, Shared Future
Refugee Week Scotland 2008 launches Monday 16 at the Tron Theatre, Glasgow.
Press Call 530pm
Event 6-8pm
UK Government Must Do More To Help Iraqi Refugees
The UK government should do more to help Iraqi refugees displaced from their homes in the aftermath of the Iraq war and offer them the chance of a future in Scotland, Scottish Refugee Council and the UN Refugee Agency will say at the launch of the Life After Iraq photography exhibition on Thursday (June 12).
Refugee Footballer Kicks Off Refugee Week Scotland
Pedram Ardallany of Partick Thistle today (May 28) launched Refugee Week Scotland, which will run June 16-22.
From football tournaments to films, comedy nights to carnivals, exhibitions, plays, parties and much, much more, Refugee Week Scotland is a fantastic festival of events across the country to celebrate diversity and raise awareness of refugee issues.
With over 50 events to choose from and Glasgow’s Tron Theatre as the festival hub, there’s something for everyone in Refugee Week Scotland.
Scottish Refugee Council Appoints New Chief Executive
John Wilkes, former Director of the Equal Opportunities Commission in Scotland, has been appointed as the Chief Executive of Scottish Refugee Council.
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