News
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Shared Shores, Shared Stories: BEMIS Scotland at Refugee Week in the Outer Hebrides
The journey to Stornoway for Refugee Week was both professionally enriching and memorable. From 11–13 June 2026, BEMIS Scotland’s Danny Boyle (Executive Director) and Dr. Justina Obaoye-Ajala (Capacity Development and Human Rights Training Officer) travelled to the Outer Hebrides to engage with local stakeholders, refugee communities, and partners in a celebration of belonging, inclusion, and…
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Statement on the Violent Protests in Glasgow and Across Scotland
BEMIS Scotland strongly condemns the violence, intimidation and racist abuse witnessed during protests in Glasgow and elsewhere in Scotland last night. Reports of assaults, threats and hostility directed towards minority ethnic communities are deeply concerning and have no place in a modern, democratic Scotland. We recognise that people may hold differing views on public policy…
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Your Right to Vote in Scotland
With the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections on 7th May, we have prepared this simple guide covering the essentials of who can vote and how.
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EHRF Budget Campaign
Protecting Scotland’s Equality and Human Rights Infrastructure The Equality and Human Rights Fund (EHRF) is a cornerstone of Scotland’s equality and human rights infrastructure. However, despite increasing demand and statutory expectations, the fund has remained cash-flat since 2021, resulting in a significant real-terms reduction due to sustained inflation. This constitutes a hidden cut to equality…
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Launching the CERD Awareness Series: Advancing Equality and Rights in Scotland
At BEMIS Scotland, we are honoured to launch the CERD Awareness Series, a new initiative dedicated to creating awareness, deepening understanding, and inspiring meaningful action around the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD) and its relevance in Scotland. Adopted in 1965, CERD remains one of the most powerful and…
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A message from our new Executive Director
As I begin my role as Executive Director at BEMIS, I want to start by recognising the significant contributions of colleagues who have led and shaped the organisation over the last 24 years. Our outgoing CEO Rami Ousta, Director of National Development Tanveer Parnez, and Office Manager Sue Barnes have each worked tirelessly to ensure…
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BEMIS Key Priorities in the lead up to the Scottish 2026 Elections
BEMIS have identified they priorities and action items we are calling for from the Scottish Government and key stakeholders in the build up to the Scottish Parliament elections in 2026 You can download the full document and find out more behind these priorities and the specific actions we’re calling for below: