Views on refugee integration strategy wanted

Views are currently being sought to inform the development of a new refugee integration strategy for Scotland.

The Scottish Government, COSLA and the Scottish Refugee Council are working to develop the strategy and want to hear the views of a wide range of organisations, groups and individuals with an interest in refugee integration.

To do this, they are encouraging people and organisations across Scotland to hold engagement events to talk about what should be in the new strategy. You can download a facilitation guide to help you plan an event.  

They recommend that you hold your event by 7 September to give enough time to write up and submit your feedback by the engagement close of 15 September 2017. 

Support may be available to help community groups and small charities to hold an engagement event.  If you are interested in holding an event but would need assistance please contact the Scottish Refugee Council’s Community Development team, more information is available on the Scottish Refugee Council website. 

Visit the Scottish Government's consultation website for full details or email scotlandsrefugeestrategy@gov.scot. 

The first New Scots refugee integration strategy ran from 2014 to 2017.  A final report on the progress made is available on the Scottish Government website.