East Dunbartonshire Welcomes Refugees

09/04/2026

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The government has just suspended refugee family reunion – the main safe route for children to join their refugee parents in the UK. We can’t let them tear families apart in our name. This cruel decision will leave children stranded in war zones or unsafe camps for months, away from their mums o...

05/04/2026

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17/03/2026

The less reported side

Bibby Boys photo exhibition documents experiences of the men who lived on the former asylum seeker vessel in Dorset and the local community that rallied around them

03/03/2026

🚨Today, the UK government announced harsh new asylum rules that will make refugee status for people fleeing war and persecution temporary.

These proposals are cruel, unworkable and undemocratic.

Here is our response: https://scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk/cruel-asylum-changes-unworkable/

02/03/2026

UNHCR is deeply concerned by the escalation of violence in the Middle East and its impact on civilians and further displacement in the region.

Our full statement on the ongoing situation.

02/03/2026

It already was temporary (5 Years), now 30 months, adding more uncertainty, more bureaucracy and greater costs for the tax payer

Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

02/03/2026

It already was temporary (5 years) they’re just increasing the frequency of reviews to 30 months which will add more uncertainty, more bureaucracy and greater costs to the tax payer

Adults and accompanied children claiming asylum will only receive refugee status for 30 months under the changes.

02/03/2026

Some of us will be here, now more than ever the forces of good need to come together 💚 🌍

24/03/2025

These guys helped us out with bikes for refugees, why not grab a bargain and help them out with some final sales 🚲 sorry to see them go

23/03/2025

Work, pay taxes and contribute to society, or live off benefits? I know which sounds better for them and better for the country! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19EHFGgQsJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Lift the senseless ban

18/02/2025

Just started watching this : Seen 'Go Back to Where You Came From'? Watch it here on Channel 4:

https://www.channel4.com/programmes/go-back-to-where-you-came-from?cntsrc=social_share_ios_go_back_to_where_you_came_from thoughts?

Six Brits experience refugee life up close in some of the world's most dangerous places