How does the occupation of Iraq highlight the function of empire’s prisons?
Join The Muslim Social Justice Initiative (MSJI) for a teach-in workshop with our friends at Nejma Collective, as we explore the role of prisons in the ongoing ‘War on Terror’ - using the Iraq occupation as a case study.
Together, we will trace how the War on Terror unleashed a global regime of black sites, detention centres, and prisons, and how this violence continues to shape the lives of Muslims across the world today.
The space will include a community meal and Q&A with Nejma Collective, to reflect on what it means to practically resist empire’s cages, and build towards a world where no one is disappeared.
Tickets are free for marginalised community members (including those who are low-income), and we ask that allies in this space donate £3 which will go towards the delivery of this workshop.
🗓️ Tuesday 9th September 2025
⏰ 18:00 - 20:30
📍Contact Theatre, Manchester, M15 6JA
Please note that MSJI's first priority is always to safeguard the wellbeing of staff, volunteers, and participants. With this in mind, MSJI reserves the right to refuse or refund tickets at its discretion. Any decision to do so is not made lightly and will only ever be on the basis of safeguarding.