Scottish Refugee Council

In the run up to #MothersDay this Sunday, we’re taking a moment to honour inspirational mum’s like Azade, who have fled violence and persecution and are building better, safer lives for themselves and their children here in Scotland. Azade fled Iraq to escape forced marriage to a much older man. She met her partner Rebin after arriving in Scotland in search of safety. But strict asylum rules prevented the couple from living together, even after Azade became pregnant. Our Refugee Support Service made sure Azade was getting the help she needed and worked closely with lawyers to push for Rebin to be allowed to join her in her asylum accommodation. The pair are now living happily together with their baby daughter and all three are settling into family life. You can read Azade's story of strength and resilience here: https://lnkd.in/eQJFGqD5

CLOSING SOON - the deadline to apply for our Community Development Officer role closes on Monday! Don't delay, apply now. 👍

🟦 Are you involved in safeguarding and promoting the well-being of trafficked and unaccompanied children in Scotland? Our Working with Unaccompanied Refugee Children course is designed to help you build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to support unaccompanied children through the different stages of their journey using a trauma-informed approach. In this course, you'll: ▪️Understand the legal differences between children seeking asylum, refugees, and migrants ▪️ Learn about the journeys children have taken to reach the UK, including those who have been trafficked ▪️Familiarise yourself with the UK asylum process and its impact on unaccompanied children ▪️Gain a basic understanding of the National Referral Mechanism (NRM) for trafficking ▪️Understand the key principles of the age assessment process ▪️Recognise the rights and entitlements of unaccompanied children ▪️Know the statutory responsibilities of Guardianship Scotland ▪️Learn how to support unaccompanied children at different stages of their journey using a trauma-informed approach Whether you're a professional already working with unaccompanied children or looking to improve your knowledge and skills, this course will give you the tools to provide compassionate, effective support. 👉 Find out more and register now: https://ow.ly/G7KJ50VjJoz Scottish Refugee Council brings 40 years of expertise in supporting refugees from across the globe.

📢 Scotland’s biggest ever refugee job fair was a great success! 🤝 Hundreds of #NewScots met 40+ employers today, to explore job opportunities, get career advice and CV help. The atmosphere was buzzing!👍

🧡We’re truly grateful for feedback from the people we support, like this recent online review from Nando sora. Our dedicated and hard-working team is committed to supporting people forced to flee their countries in search of safety here in Scotland. To learn more about what we do, visit 👉https://lnkd.in/eWh4Hz2x

We're SO excited for our Ceilidh next month!! 😃 It's already set to be a good laugh with comedian Mark Nelson hosting the night! AND we're thrilled to announce that the Big Stupit Ceilidh Band will also be joining us to bring their ‘fun energy of fast and furious folk melodies combined with a rousing and rambunctious rock edge’ to the night! Even better news is that we’ve just released additional general sale tickets! 🎟️ Don't miss out - get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e39ZeqYN See you all very soon!! 😃💃

📢 We're looking for a passionate and skilled Community Development Officer to join our team supporting and empowering refugee communities in Scotland. This is a full-time, fixed-term role until March 2026 – an exciting opportunity to make a difference in communities across the country. Join us in building a better future with refugees. Find out more and apply: here: https://lnkd.in/eRCCvi2

We're SO excited for our Ceilidh next month!! 😃 It's already set to be a good laugh with comedian Mark Nelson hosting the night! AND we're thrilled to announce that the Big Stupit Ceilidh Band will also be joining us to bring their ‘fun energy of fast and furious folk melodies combined with a rousing and rambunctious rock edge’ to the night! Even better news is that we’ve just released additional general sale tickets! 🎟️ Don't miss out - get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/e39ZeqYN See you all very soon!! 😃💃

#RefugeeFestScot is coming around… it's back this June! The Festival is a celebration of the arts & culture that people bring with them when they settle in Scotland and is open for everyone 🧡 Got an event you’d like to organise for the Festival? You can register it here: https://ow.ly/EHjN50Vh2HA

To mark our 40th anniversary year, our staff are taking on the #Kiltwalk challenge this April! To raise awareness & support the delivery of our crucial services, our team are trekking 22.7 miles from Glasgow to Balloch!! Please donate what you can to support their efforts 🧡 https://lnkd.in/eScMKpb3