Just 3 weeks until the 14.5mile ‘Big Stroll’ at Scotland’s largest walking event!
We are walking for a Scotland in which everyone is treated with dignity & respect no matter where they came from or how they arrived.
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Good vibes all round at the Cladhan Hotel on Saturday as activists engaged in joyful resistance, singing, dancing and sharing stories. Falkirk is a place that welcomes everyone, whether you were born here or not! #FVTUiC #falkirkforall #ayewelcomerefugees
Love these new running t-shirts. Can't wait to get mines!! 😃🏃♀️
With increasingly hostile attitudes toward those seeking safety, it's so important that our solidarity is loud.
Fancy wearing this t-shirt with us at Scotland's largest running event?
Register below for FREE. 🧡
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Eh, tam, as they say over here. Haven't you noticed?
Scotland is one of the good guys, anybody who wants to can call themselves Scottish.
I suspect we'll be welcoming ever more refugees from England. 🤣
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We have some lovely new shiny holographic stickers available!
These ones are bound to stand out 🤩
Get yours here
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See you all tomorrow folks ✊🏻🚩stay safe, stay united! #falkirk #standuptoracism #ayewelcomerefugees
Last year, we helped people from more than 100 countries rebuild their lives across Scotland.
Angela travelled up and down the country to photograph people starting again in safety. Her pictures capture a warm, welcoming and resilient Scotland we can all be proud of.
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Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday comrades ✊🏻🏴 #solidarity #ayewelcomerefugees #falkirk #forthvalley
Our popular pin badges are back!
Wear one and show your support with people seeking safety in Scotland.
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Great evening meeting up with former colleagues and new people at @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social
Excellent speeches by @humzayousaf.bsky.social @sabirzazai.bsky.social and the new Scots. #AyeWelcomeRefugees
Scottish refugee Council CEO Sabir Zazai speaking at a podium
Happy 40th birthday card for Scottish Refugee Council
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Leadership is not just about policy; it is about setting an example in every community…where communities are resourced, solidarity grows 🌱 - Dr @SabirZazai.bsky.social
🎉 Happy 40th Anniversary @ScotRefugeeCouncil.bsky.social 🎈
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#TogetherWithRefugees
#NewScots #UntilWeAllBelong
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Thanks to Humza Yousaf for hosting tonight’s reception, which marks the 40th anniversary of Scottish Refugee Council and celebrates New Scots.
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Mr Polanski said: “You might as well stay on your feet, because I’m going to say, we’ll say it loud, we’ll say it clear: migrants and refugees are welcome here.”
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Giving asylum seekers the right to work is not charity – it is common sense. Allowing us to use our skills would ease the burden on the state, strengthen communities and restore dignity to people whose lives are on hold. We are teachers, builders, carers, innovators and leaders.
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A photo of a bespectacled, bearded middle-aged man wearing a black t-shirt with the inscription: Aye Welcome Refugees. Scottish Refugee Council
*Proud face*
Gonna wear this for my (Polish) visitors tomorrow - it'll be interesting to see their reactions.
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Block pink background with white text that reads: 'We are neighbours, not strangers"
This #PeaceDay our hearts go out to all those living in the shadow of fear and intimidation.
We all deserve to be safe and to feel like we belong, no matter where we’re from or how we arrived.
#AyeWelcomeRefugees
#TogetherWithRefugees
Bring your best homemade signs and continue spreading the word
#AyeWelcomeRefugees #WomenAgainstTheFarRight
It is impossible unless we have been in their position to understand what it is like to be a refugee. Fleeing from your home with nothing, no possessions, and often no family. To find refuge, support and a welcome in a community – we can only guess at how wonderful that must feel #AyeWelcomeRefugees
Bit of nostalgia last night watching the Last Night of the Proms - great fun and enjoyed seeing folk who are proud of being British, celebrate with Union Jack flags (EU flags as well but interestingly no St George) without any of the repulsive hatred of foreigners by the marchers #AyeWelcomeRefugees
I’ve done an awful lot of interviews in my 35 years as an academic and @neilmackay.bsky.social has been utterly meticulous with this, precise in questions and follow up. I wish I didn’t live in a time when my scholarship and voice were needed in this way.
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The truth about asylum hotels People in asylum hotels do not live in five-star luxury. Conditions are very basic. Most people share cramped rooms with complete strangers. They have no cooking or laundry facilities and no choice about when or what they eat.
The truth about asylum hotels People seeking asylum are not allowed to work and earn their own money. If housed in a hotel, you receive just £9.95 per week. This isn’t enough to cover public transport for vital appointments and buy basic essentials, like warm clothes
The truth about asylum hotels The previous UK government paused decision-making on asylum claims, which has caused a huge backlog. Instead of contributing to local communities, people are stuck in hotels waiting months, sometimes years, to hear if they will get refugee protection.
The truth about asylum hotels The UK government pays private companies huge profits to house people seeking asylum in unsuitable hotel accommodation. Instead, they could invest that money in local communities and provide social housing for everyone who needs it.
Some politicians are using lies about asylum hotels to stir up fear and division in our communities.
The truth is, we all deserve to be safe and to feel like we belong.
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Me: short untidy curly dark brown with increasing silver stands! Glasses, black zip up hoody undone wearing my Aye Welcome Refugees t-shirt (bright blue) from the Scottish Refugee Council.
Off to the weekly #Palestine vigil in Kirkwall #Orkney and fed up with the last few weeks rhetoric in many parts of the UK and it's media I'm making my views clear today on another issue as well with my sartorial choice.
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What a campaign it's been! ❤️
SO proud of everyone who's participated!
There's manyyy more of us than them & love against hate will ALWAYS win.
Today & everyday, we're #partofthebiggerpicture in creating a more inclusive society for all - particularly those who need it most. ✊🏽
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500 pieces of welcome.
While some piece together hate, I’m building belonging, one puzzle at a time. #AyeWelcomeRefugees #PartOfTheBiggerPicture 🧩
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We took New Scots to 6 Fringe shows this year – from circus to theatre and even a sensory show for mums & toddlers. Thanks to @edfringe.bsky.social & ECCAN for making it possible. Shared culture does equal a much stronger community. 🎭🧡
#edinburgh #ayewelcomerefugees
🌿 Two of our members, Polly & Nataliia, have finished their training as walk leaders with @ramblersscotland.bsky.social! Their first walk is 27 Aug in South Queensferry – helping New Scots explore Scotland’s outdoors & feel at home here.
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