Author: Maria Helena Papachristos
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Staying warm this winter
If you are on a low income and struggling to pay for your energy bills, there is help available. We have compiled some resources to help you stay warm this winter.
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What is an ETA and do I need one? New UK Travel Regulations from February 2026
From 25 February 2026, the UK will fully enforce its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system. This blog explains what an ETA is, who it applies to, and what enforcement will look like in practice.
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Rights are lived, not spoken about! Scotland’s 2026 Human Rights Conference
Our Outreach Team attended the Scottish Annual Human Rights Conference in Glasgow organised by the Human Rights Consortium Scotland on Tuesday. Two hundred people signed up, with attendees coming from international activist groups, Scottish charities, third sector organisations, and universities. […]
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Were You Studying in the UK Before Brexit? What EU Students and Their Families Need to Know
This post shows how some EU students who were in the UK before 31 December 2020 may still have rights under the EU Settlement Scheme.
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Human Trafficking in A Post-Brexit Scotland
This blog aims to offer an evidence-based snapshot of Scotland’s current trafficking landscape to explain the value of identifying and accessing trafficking related rights and to share safeguarding mechanisms.
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International Migrants’ Day 2025 – It Takes a Community
On International Migrants’ Day 2025, we are reminded that defending migrants’ rights takes collective action. At Citizens Rights Project, we work through migrant-led, community-based support to ensure people can access their rights with dignity amid increasingly hostile narratives.
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Building the Craigmillar & Niddrie of the Future
Migrant Justice Edinburgh (MJE), a partnership Citizens Rights Project is form, is organising a workshop to get together with migrants residing in the areas of Craigmillar and Niddrie.
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Citizens Rights Project joins Migrant Justice Edinburgh (MJE)
We have joined the Migrant Justice Edinburgh collective to build solidarity, organise, and take collective action among migrants across the city.
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Beyond Brexit: Building Belonging, Justice, and Support for EU Citizens in Scotland
Reflections from the Europe Day Conference 2025 How do we build a fairer Scotland for migrants — not just in law, but in lived experience? That was the central question […]
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Travelling Back to the UK? Important Information About New UK Entry Requirements and Travel Disruptions
Since April 2025, EU nationals travelling to the UK must have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) unless they hold valid immigration status such as pre-settled or settled status. However, many residents have faced boarding issues when airlines fail to verify their status. This guide explains why these problems happen, how to prepare before travelling, and…
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Citizens Rights Project meets with Scottish MPs in Westminster
On Thursday 27 March a representation of Citizens Rights Project – Noelia Martinez (CEO), Agota Rauktyte (Outreach and Link Officer), and Paweł Kopeć (Outreach Officer) travelled to London to meet […]
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Scottish Rent Caps Ending: Key Changes for Private Tenants
Rent caps are ending on 1st April 2025. Tenants will still be able to challenge their rent increase if they feel it is unreasonable, but this will be riskier as current protections will be removed. Read more to find out what is changing, and what to do if you receive a rent increase notice before…
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Chris Murray MP Visits Citizens Rights Project
MP for Edinburgh East and Musselburgh welcomed to Citizens Rights Project ahead of their visit to Westminster.
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Exposing Post-Brexit Challenges: How EU Migrants in Scotland Are Struggling for Justice and Support
Read our report on the first year of the Link Worker service, supporting EU migrants and families in Scotland with welfare issues, challenges, and solutions.
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How to Access and Update your eVisa
In this article we explain how to access and update your eVisa. This is also known as your digital profile. We also explain how to recover your account if you lost access to both your email address and phone number.