Citizens' Rights Project
@citzrights.bsky.social
Information, support, and advice on citizens' rights for EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, and their families, living in Scotland.
https://citizensrightsproject.org
https://citizensrightsproject.org
Did you know nearly 1 out of 5 people who are eligible to vote in Scotland are not registered? 🗳️ And that migrants and refugees are eligible to vote in Scotland? 🏴
January 23, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Did you know nearly 1 out of 5 people who are eligible to vote in Scotland are not registered? 🗳️ And that migrants and refugees are eligible to vote in Scotland? 🏴
English Classes Bajka are hosting free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes in Perth! 🗣️ These classes are based at Gowans Terrace, PH1 5AX and you can view their timetable below. 🗓️
For more info, call 07821826556 or email english.classes.bajka@gmail.com ✉️
For more info, call 07821826556 or email english.classes.bajka@gmail.com ✉️
January 14, 2026 at 7:05 PM
English Classes Bajka are hosting free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes in Perth! 🗣️ These classes are based at Gowans Terrace, PH1 5AX and you can view their timetable below. 🗓️
For more info, call 07821826556 or email english.classes.bajka@gmail.com ✉️
For more info, call 07821826556 or email english.classes.bajka@gmail.com ✉️
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🎉 Happy New Year!
In a new comment for @scotnational.bsky.social, we reflect on how migrants are often portrayed as passive and powerless — and why our stories of organising, care, and resistance matter.
📰 Full piece 👉
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
In a new comment for @scotnational.bsky.social, we reflect on how migrants are often portrayed as passive and powerless — and why our stories of organising, care, and resistance matter.
📰 Full piece 👉
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
January 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
🎉 Happy New Year!
In a new comment for @scotnational.bsky.social, we reflect on how migrants are often portrayed as passive and powerless — and why our stories of organising, care, and resistance matter.
📰 Full piece 👉
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
In a new comment for @scotnational.bsky.social, we reflect on how migrants are often portrayed as passive and powerless — and why our stories of organising, care, and resistance matter.
📰 Full piece 👉
www.thenational.scot/politics/257...
🌍 #InternationalMigrantsDay2025 #ItTakesACommunity
Four years after the EUSS deadline, people are still waiting for decisions. Delays and errors have left this EU citizen unable to travel, separated from family, and living in uncertainty—proof that EUSS support remains vital.
Four years after the EUSS deadline, people are still waiting for decisions. Delays and errors have left this EU citizen unable to travel, separated from family, and living in uncertainty—proof that EUSS support remains vital.
December 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
🌍 #InternationalMigrantsDay2025 #ItTakesACommunity
Four years after the EUSS deadline, people are still waiting for decisions. Delays and errors have left this EU citizen unable to travel, separated from family, and living in uncertainty—proof that EUSS support remains vital.
Four years after the EUSS deadline, people are still waiting for decisions. Delays and errors have left this EU citizen unable to travel, separated from family, and living in uncertainty—proof that EUSS support remains vital.
🌍 #InternationalMigrantsDay2025 #ItTakesACommunity
Following the publication of our blog post reflecting on why It Takes a Community, we now want you to hear from the people themselves...
Following the publication of our blog post reflecting on why It Takes a Community, we now want you to hear from the people themselves...
December 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
🌍 #InternationalMigrantsDay2025 #ItTakesACommunity
Following the publication of our blog post reflecting on why It Takes a Community, we now want you to hear from the people themselves...
Following the publication of our blog post reflecting on why It Takes a Community, we now want you to hear from the people themselves...
🌍 #InternationalMigrantsDay2025 #ItTakesACommunity
Today we reaffirm that human rights belong to everyone, regardless of status or origin. In the face of hostile narratives and exclusionary systems, defending migrants’ dignity and rights takes a community.
Today we reaffirm that human rights belong to everyone, regardless of status or origin. In the face of hostile narratives and exclusionary systems, defending migrants’ dignity and rights takes a community.
December 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🌍 #InternationalMigrantsDay2025 #ItTakesACommunity
Today we reaffirm that human rights belong to everyone, regardless of status or origin. In the face of hostile narratives and exclusionary systems, defending migrants’ dignity and rights takes a community.
Today we reaffirm that human rights belong to everyone, regardless of status or origin. In the face of hostile narratives and exclusionary systems, defending migrants’ dignity and rights takes a community.
Looking for free or low-cost festive activities for the family in the lead up to Christmas? 🎅 Visit The City of Edinburgh Council’s list of family holiday activities to learn more: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/familyholida...
December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Looking for free or low-cost festive activities for the family in the lead up to Christmas? 🎅 Visit The City of Edinburgh Council’s list of family holiday activities to learn more: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/familyholida...
Thank you to Own Woman for inviting us to help Polish people living in Inverness with financial and welfare issues, and the EU Settlement Scheme! If you missed this event, contact us at info@citizensrightsproject.org for more information. ✉️
November 28, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Thank you to Own Woman for inviting us to help Polish people living in Inverness with financial and welfare issues, and the EU Settlement Scheme! If you missed this event, contact us at info@citizensrightsproject.org for more information. ✉️
🇵🇱 Jesteś Polakiem mieszkającym w Inverness? Potrzebujesz pomocy w związku z EU Settlement Scheme?
Szukasz porady dotyczącej problemów finansowych lub świadczeń socjalnych? 💸
22 listopada Citizens Rights Project będzie w Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church w Inverness w godzinach od 11:00 do 15:00!
Szukasz porady dotyczącej problemów finansowych lub świadczeń socjalnych? 💸
22 listopada Citizens Rights Project będzie w Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church w Inverness w godzinach od 11:00 do 15:00!
November 20, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🇵🇱 Jesteś Polakiem mieszkającym w Inverness? Potrzebujesz pomocy w związku z EU Settlement Scheme?
Szukasz porady dotyczącej problemów finansowych lub świadczeń socjalnych? 💸
22 listopada Citizens Rights Project będzie w Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church w Inverness w godzinach od 11:00 do 15:00!
Szukasz porady dotyczącej problemów finansowych lub świadczeń socjalnych? 💸
22 listopada Citizens Rights Project będzie w Culloden-Balloch Baptist Church w Inverness w godzinach od 11:00 do 15:00!
🇷🇴 Are you a Romanian national working in the UK? Have you worked in Romania and in the UK? Join our free Zoom webinar to learn about your pension and social security rights with Mihaela Nica, Labour and Social Affairs Counsellor, Romanian Embassy.
bit.ly/crp-rom-pens...
bit.ly/crp-rom-pens...
November 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🇷🇴 Are you a Romanian national working in the UK? Have you worked in Romania and in the UK? Join our free Zoom webinar to learn about your pension and social security rights with Mihaela Nica, Labour and Social Affairs Counsellor, Romanian Embassy.
bit.ly/crp-rom-pens...
bit.ly/crp-rom-pens...
LINKnet Mentoring are hosting free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in Edinburgh from 1 December! 📚
Applications close on 21 November. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. 📝
Contact linknet2@linknetmentoring.com for more information 📨
Applications close on 21 November. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. 📝
Contact linknet2@linknetmentoring.com for more information 📨
November 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
LINKnet Mentoring are hosting free English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes in Edinburgh from 1 December! 📚
Applications close on 21 November. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. 📝
Contact linknet2@linknetmentoring.com for more information 📨
Applications close on 21 November. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying. 📝
Contact linknet2@linknetmentoring.com for more information 📨
Are you an EU citizen living in Fife? Do you have questions about the EU Settlement Scheme? 🇪🇺
Join us and Fife International Forum tomorrow at Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 10am to speak with our team. 🤝
Join us and Fife International Forum tomorrow at Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 10am to speak with our team. 🤝
October 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Are you an EU citizen living in Fife? Do you have questions about the EU Settlement Scheme? 🇪🇺
Join us and Fife International Forum tomorrow at Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 10am to speak with our team. 🤝
Join us and Fife International Forum tomorrow at Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 10am to speak with our team. 🤝
Are you an EU migrant living in Scotland? We want to hear from you 🇪🇺🏴
Help us understand your needs for welfare and financial support by completing our short survey 🖊️🗳️
bit.ly/crp-welfare-...
Help us understand your needs for welfare and financial support by completing our short survey 🖊️🗳️
bit.ly/crp-welfare-...
Microsoft Forms
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October 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Are you an EU migrant living in Scotland? We want to hear from you 🇪🇺🏴
Help us understand your needs for welfare and financial support by completing our short survey 🖊️🗳️
bit.ly/crp-welfare-...
Help us understand your needs for welfare and financial support by completing our short survey 🖊️🗳️
bit.ly/crp-welfare-...
Thank you to all our volunteers and staff members who attended our Connect Event! We were thrilled to be able to update you all on current projects in person, spend quality time together and welcome new volunteers to the Citizens Rights Project team. 🎉
October 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Thank you to all our volunteers and staff members who attended our Connect Event! We were thrilled to be able to update you all on current projects in person, spend quality time together and welcome new volunteers to the Citizens Rights Project team. 🎉
🆕 NEW BRANDING: We are excited to share our new logos designed by Svetlana Colesnic! 🎨 The new branding reflects characteristics that Citizens Rights Project wants to live by. The colours of our logos have been carefully chosen by what they symbolise:
September 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🆕 NEW BRANDING: We are excited to share our new logos designed by Svetlana Colesnic! 🎨 The new branding reflects characteristics that Citizens Rights Project wants to live by. The colours of our logos have been carefully chosen by what they symbolise:
@WORCrights have made it easier for you to write to your MP with their new letter-writing tool!✍️ All you need to do is answer three simple questions and the tool will create a formal letter for you. 📝
Click below to use Work Right Centre’s tool 🔗🔽
www.workrightscentre.org/write-to-you...
Click below to use Work Right Centre’s tool 🔗🔽
www.workrightscentre.org/write-to-you...
Write to your MP | Work Rights Centre
Write to your MP to tell them what it's like to be a migrant or low-paid worker in the UK today
www.workrightscentre.org
September 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
@WORCrights have made it easier for you to write to your MP with their new letter-writing tool!✍️ All you need to do is answer three simple questions and the tool will create a formal letter for you. 📝
Click below to use Work Right Centre’s tool 🔗🔽
www.workrightscentre.org/write-to-you...
Click below to use Work Right Centre’s tool 🔗🔽
www.workrightscentre.org/write-to-you...
🕰️ REMINDER: Join us on Thursday 11th of September between 9am and 12pm at Fresh Start, 22-24 Ferry Road, Edinburgh for our information session for EU nationals and those who work with them.
For more info, email info@citizensrightsproject.org or visit the link below 🔗✉️
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
For more info, email info@citizensrightsproject.org or visit the link below 🔗✉️
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
Morning information session: EU nationals
Join us for a meeting including tea, coffee, biscuits, and a lot of information on immigration and welfare matters related to EU nationals!
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September 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🕰️ REMINDER: Join us on Thursday 11th of September between 9am and 12pm at Fresh Start, 22-24 Ferry Road, Edinburgh for our information session for EU nationals and those who work with them.
For more info, email info@citizensrightsproject.org or visit the link below 🔗✉️
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
For more info, email info@citizensrightsproject.org or visit the link below 🔗✉️
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
📣 We have partnered with EMCA and Worker’s Observatory to create the collective Migrant Justice Edinburgh. 🤝 MJE’s proposal has been selected for the capacity-building phase for the Regenerative Future Fund.
For more information, follow the link below 🔗
bit.ly/crp-joins-mje
For more information, follow the link below 🔗
bit.ly/crp-joins-mje
August 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
📣 We have partnered with EMCA and Worker’s Observatory to create the collective Migrant Justice Edinburgh. 🤝 MJE’s proposal has been selected for the capacity-building phase for the Regenerative Future Fund.
For more information, follow the link below 🔗
bit.ly/crp-joins-mje
For more information, follow the link below 🔗
bit.ly/crp-joins-mje
Catch up with what Citizens Rights Project have been doing this August! 📰
Read our newsletter via the link below 🔗
bit.ly/crp-newslett...
Read our newsletter via the link below 🔗
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Your August newsletter from Citizens Rights Project!
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August 22, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Catch up with what Citizens Rights Project have been doing this August! 📰
Read our newsletter via the link below 🔗
bit.ly/crp-newslett...
Read our newsletter via the link below 🔗
bit.ly/crp-newslett...
Are you an EU national living in Edinburgh who has some questions about their rights? 🇪🇺
Join us on Thursday 11th of September between 9am and 12pm at Fresh Start, Edinburgh for our information session! ℹ️☕
Visit the link below to register✉️🔗
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
Join us on Thursday 11th of September between 9am and 12pm at Fresh Start, Edinburgh for our information session! ℹ️☕
Visit the link below to register✉️🔗
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
August 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Are you an EU national living in Edinburgh who has some questions about their rights? 🇪🇺
Join us on Thursday 11th of September between 9am and 12pm at Fresh Start, Edinburgh for our information session! ℹ️☕
Visit the link below to register✉️🔗
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
Join us on Thursday 11th of September between 9am and 12pm at Fresh Start, Edinburgh for our information session! ℹ️☕
Visit the link below to register✉️🔗
bit.ly/crp-freshsta...
📒 Earlier today, Citizens Rights Project attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland to input into the development of a new booklet aimed at helping migrants understand their rights and access the support they need ℹ️
August 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📒 Earlier today, Citizens Rights Project attended the Human Rights Consortium Scotland to input into the development of a new booklet aimed at helping migrants understand their rights and access the support they need ℹ️
Did you miss our eVisa Facebook Live Session? ⏪ Catch-up below to answer:
🪪 What is an eVisa?
🤷 Who needs one?
📱 How do you access, update, or report errors in your eVisa account?
❓ What do you do if you’ve never had a physical document?
ℹ️ How do you get support?
bit.ly/evisa-fb-liv...
🪪 What is an eVisa?
🤷 Who needs one?
📱 How do you access, update, or report errors in your eVisa account?
❓ What do you do if you’ve never had a physical document?
ℹ️ How do you get support?
bit.ly/evisa-fb-liv...
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August 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Did you miss our eVisa Facebook Live Session? ⏪ Catch-up below to answer:
🪪 What is an eVisa?
🤷 Who needs one?
📱 How do you access, update, or report errors in your eVisa account?
❓ What do you do if you’ve never had a physical document?
ℹ️ How do you get support?
bit.ly/evisa-fb-liv...
🪪 What is an eVisa?
🤷 Who needs one?
📱 How do you access, update, or report errors in your eVisa account?
❓ What do you do if you’ve never had a physical document?
ℹ️ How do you get support?
bit.ly/evisa-fb-liv...
Catch up with what Citizens Rights Project have been doing this July! 📰
Read our newsletter via the link in below. 🔗
bit.ly/crp-july-new...
Read our newsletter via the link in below. 🔗
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Your July newsletter from Citizens Rights Project!
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July 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Catch up with what Citizens Rights Project have been doing this July! 📰
Read our newsletter via the link in below. 🔗
bit.ly/crp-july-new...
Read our newsletter via the link in below. 🔗
bit.ly/crp-july-new...
Join us on Facebook Live today and tomorrow to learn about the transition to eVisas! 🪪
📆 Monday, 28 July – 5:30pm (in English) www.facebook.com/events/14485...
📆 Tuesday, 29 July – 5:30pm (in Arabic) www.facebook.com/events/22198...
📆 Monday, 28 July – 5:30pm (in English) www.facebook.com/events/14485...
📆 Tuesday, 29 July – 5:30pm (in Arabic) www.facebook.com/events/22198...
July 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Join us on Facebook Live today and tomorrow to learn about the transition to eVisas! 🪪
📆 Monday, 28 July – 5:30pm (in English) www.facebook.com/events/14485...
📆 Tuesday, 29 July – 5:30pm (in Arabic) www.facebook.com/events/22198...
📆 Monday, 28 July – 5:30pm (in English) www.facebook.com/events/14485...
📆 Tuesday, 29 July – 5:30pm (in Arabic) www.facebook.com/events/22198...
Need help with eVisa applications or the EUSS? 🪪🇪🇺Citizens Rights Project is here to support.
On July 11th, we will be at Fife International Forum's Office, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 9:30-14:30 to help. Email info@citizensrightsproject.org to book an appointment.
On July 11th, we will be at Fife International Forum's Office, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 9:30-14:30 to help. Email info@citizensrightsproject.org to book an appointment.
July 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Need help with eVisa applications or the EUSS? 🪪🇪🇺Citizens Rights Project is here to support.
On July 11th, we will be at Fife International Forum's Office, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 9:30-14:30 to help. Email info@citizensrightsproject.org to book an appointment.
On July 11th, we will be at Fife International Forum's Office, Mercat Shopping Centre, Kirkcaldy from 9:30-14:30 to help. Email info@citizensrightsproject.org to book an appointment.