Archbishop of Glasgow hits out at forced evictions of asylum seekers
Forced evictions of unsuccessful asylum seekers have been condemned as “regrettable and harsh” by the Archbishop of Glasgow.
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Rufus Jones hopes Syrian refugee show reminds people of ‘international responsibilities’
Rufus Jones has said he hopes his new show about a Syrian refugee who sneaks into the UK in a car boot reminds people “that we have international responsibilities”.
University professor’s 28 swims for 28 refugee families
A university academic is taking 28 chilly dips in the North Sea to help 28 refugee families in Athens.
Education key to ending ‘ignorance’ about asylum seekers, says real-life Glasgow Girl ahead of Perth Theatre show
Ahead of its run at Perth Theatre from January 30 to February 3, Michael Alexander speaks to Fife-raised Cora Bissett - the director of life-affirming musical drama Glasgow Girls which is based on the true story of seven teenagers fighting to prevent the deportation of an asylum-seeking family - and also to real-life Glasgow Girl and former asylum seeker Roza Salih.
More work to help Syrian refugees in Dundee
Another round of funding has been awarded to a refugee charity to help displaced people from Syria integrate with the Dundee community.
Lorry load of locally donated goods headed for Middle East refugees
A lorry laden with materials for vulnerable people living in the Middle East set off from Dundee this week.
Kingsbarns people want to house Syrian refugees in unwanted affordable homes
An East Neuk community wants to use unoccupied affordable housing to give homes to Syrian refugees.
Final days of latest Angus collection of vital items for Syrian families
A dedicated Brechin charity champion is appealing to Angus residents to clear out unwanted household and garden items to help Syrian refugees become more self sufficient.
Angus racer Ian back on the road for second international humanitarian mission
An Angus motorcycle road racer is gearing up for a 4,000-mile mercy mission to deliver vital aid to Syrian refugees, 15 months after a life-changing humanitarian journey in the wheeltracks of a sporting legend.
Huge lorry load of donations sent from Dundee to help refugees in France
A vital Christmas-time delivery of over 150 sacks of clothing, blankets and sleeping bags has been sent off by a Dundee charity to help refugees and migrants in Calais.