UNISON REFUGEE LEARNING PROJECT

Conference supports the Refugee Learning Project, being piloted by Unison

Scotland which aims to give asylum seekers work experience in social

service and health settings with mentor support to hopefully eventually

allow them to obtain employment in these areas. This project is

benefiting asylum seekers practically by integrating them into the

community further, and tackling the wider prejudice that they face in

society generally. This is an example of how lifelong learning reps can

be used to tackle prejudice and discrimination. It is hoped to use this

project to support some of the LGBT asylum seekers in Scotland, use

their skills and talents and help them into work in the caring field.

Conference urges regions to investigate the possibility of setting up similar projects in their region if appropriate.