Events

Globally in 2016 more people – over 60 million – have been displaced from their homes and countries by conflict, disaster and destitution than ever before. How should Scotland respond? Join Chair, the Rt Hon Sir George Reid, and panellists including Dr Alasdair Allan MSP, Minister for International Development and Europe,... Read More

‘Gender and Migration’ brings together practitioners, activists, and scholars to explore how gender affects the migratory experience. While considerable attention has been paid to migration within popular and academic discourses, gendered analyses remain relatively scarce. This workshop seeks to discuss the many facets and approaches pertaining to migration from gendered perspectives. When:... Read More

Where                        Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre, University of Glasgow When                          26th July 2016, 6pm to 7:30pm Please register at  www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/witness-bearing-in-calais-tickets-26029629322 In April 2016, a witness bearing delegation from Scotland visited the infamous ‘jungle’ camp in Calais. The delegation formed part of a sustained series of high profile visits which has... Read More

When: Sunday 14th August, 3pm Where: Colinton Parish Church, Edinburgh MIRO is a group of professionally trained and unprofessionally trained musicians from 10 global nationalities (many of them are former refugees) and a bewildering range of genres, the Manchester International Roots Orchestra has brought an exciting new voice to the... Read More

Augustine United Church and St John’s Episcopal Church are hosting a live-performance of Mark’s Gospel in aid of the Syrian refugee crisis. Come along and be inspired by Phil Ruge-Jones and his incredible story-telling skills. Date      Monday, 20 June 2016 Time      7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Venue    Augustine United Church, 41 George... Read More

Past Event On Saturday 19 March there will be a national demonstration in Glasgow City Centre, organised by Stand Up to Racism. The event is supported by a wide range of groups, including Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees. Join the Europe-wide UN Anti-Racism Day Demonstration on 19 March when tens... Read More