Category: Events
ELREC Cycles for Refugees
We’re absolutely delighted that the Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) has chosen the Refugee Survival Trust as the charity partner for their upcoming cycle event on 26 March in Edinburgh! The 6 mile cycle ride, which will start at Bangholm Outdoor Centre and follow the Water of Leith and other cycle…
Migrant Voice Conference Glasgow, 21st January
We’re looking forward to the Migrant Voice Glasgow conference on the 21st January, titled ‘Migrants and Migration Post Brexit; finding our voice to influence the new landscape.’ This event brings together migrant communities in Scotland with experts on migration, equality, activists, artists, academics, the media and others. The Minister for International…
Cosmic Ceilidh to support the Refugee Survival Trust!
There to Here: An evening of music and poetry for RST
There to Here Thursday 10 November 7.30pm to 9pm Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ We have a great selection of poets, musicians and singers joining us for our There to Here event on Thursday 10th November in Lauriston Hall, Edinburgh! Come along and enjoy a varied programme thanks to…
Solidarity with Refugees – Edinburgh
RST members and supporters will be joining other organisations to stand in solidarity with refugees this Saturday in Edinburgh – come along if you’re free! Saturday 17th September 2pm – 5pm, Scottish Parliament, Holyrood To coincide with the London “Solidarity with Refugees” event, Amnesty Scotland, Re:Act – Refugee Action Scotland,…
A Night at Edinburgh’s Festival of Politics: Scottish Solutions to the Refugee Crisis
This is a guest post by Katharine T. Weatherhead The opening night of Edinburgh’s Festival of Politics on 18 August 2016 saw prominent politicians and organisations come together at the Scottish Parliament to discuss ‘Scottish Solutions to the Refugee Crisis’. The public event, held in partnership with The Royal Society…
Top 5 Fringe shows on refugees, race and religion
Guest post by Jill Stevens Refugees, race and religion: five Edinburgh Fringe Festival shows handpicked especially for you. Follow the stories of an Eritrean man in the Calais jungle, Young Mana as she escapes from Red-Yellow planet, two men in a Fife jail cell, seven Glasgow Girls fighting their friend’s…