Manchester Migration Newswire Archive

Anti-racism Public meeting - 31 May 2008, 1.00pm

North West Asylum Seekers Defence Group (NWASDG), 23-05-2008 16:41

What is the link between defending asylum seekers and the struggle against racism? Should the asylum issue be a charitable or political issue? Come and hear the experiences of a speaker from TCAR in the north east.


Help us build for the TCAR regional northern anti-racist conference in Newcastle on 21 June 2008.




Contact us if you want to speak. All speakers welcome. Everyone is welcome. Read more >>

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May Day Demo Manchester

Manchester No Borders, 08-05-2008 09:16

Manchester No Border attends May Day demo Read more | 4 comments >>

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Speak-out against Labour's racism!!! Sat 10 May 2008, 12pm, Manchester

NWASDG, 06-05-2008 17:59

On Saturday 10 May 2008, from 12pm, there will be an Open-mic session in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester city centre in which everyone can speak-out without censorship against the racist policies and degrading and inhuman treatment of asylum seekers refugees and immigrants by this racist Labour government!

All groups and individuals are welcome Read more >>

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Space Invaded, and Evicted? - Squat manchester a summary

squat manchester, 20-04-2008 20:06

SPACE INVADED! THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED…..IT WAS ACE!

A Summary of the events in Manchester around Squat Manchester 12 April. Including the film night, the banner drops, the new squatted social centre, the family fun day, the No Borders March, the occupation of Jacksons Wharf the busted 'free' party and more!! Read more >>

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No Borders demo and mass action

Manchester No Borders, 17-04-2008 18:30

Pictures and report by Manchester No Borders of the FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT and DEFEND AUTONOMOUS SPACES demonstration on Saturday, April 12th (see www.april-12.blogspot.com). Read more | 6 comments >>

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Immigrants Fighting Gentrification!

j, 17-04-2008 09:13

Speaker tour - Immigrants Fighting Gentrification in NYC
7.30PM Thursday 8th May 2008 at the Town Hall Tavern, Manchester
Part of the International Campaign in Defence of El Barrio
Read more | 1 comment >>

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Speak-out against Labour's racism!!! Sat 10 May 2008, 12pm, Piccadilly Gardens

North West Asylum Seekers Defence Group (NWASDG), 08-04-2008 16:06

Open-mic session in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, in which everyone can speak-out without censorship against the racist policies and 'inhuman treatment' of asylum seekers refugees and immigrants by this racist Labour government! Read more | 2 comments >>

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This Saturday: Demo / Street Party for Autonomous Spaces, Manchester

Mcr No Borders and Mcr Space Invaders, 07-04-2008 23:13

This Saturday (12th of April), from 5pm, there will be a demonstration and street party held in Manchester city centre in defence of autonomous spaces and for freedom of movement. Support would be much appreciated. The event takes place as part of an international day of action (www.april12.squat.net). Read more >>

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NCADC North West News & Events Listing

Emma Ginn/ repost, 21-03-2008 15:09

1. News in the North West
2. North West Events Listing
3. Regular Events in the North West Region Read more >>

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Demo Callout: April 12th Manchester: Freedom of Movement and Autonomous Spaces

Manchester No borders and Manchester Space Invaders, 18-03-2008 14:41

On the evening of Saturday 12 April 2008, there will be a demonstration and street party in Manchester for the FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT FOR ALL and to DEFEND AUTONOMOUS SPACES. This forms part of the international days of action in defence of autonomous spaces that have been called for this weekend ( http://april2008.squat.net:8080/).

Read more | 1 comment >>

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Noise picket of detention profiteers: photos

manchester no borders, 03-03-2008 20:11

Earlier today, manchester no borders picketed Carillion plc, after finding out that they were awarded contracts to expand the immigration detention centre at Manchester Airport. Here are some photographs...

See the original story here  http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/2008/03/392863.html Read more >>

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Exposed: company that will expand Manchester detention centre

Manchester No Borders, 03-03-2008 17:00

Manchester No Borders held a noise protest today to expose the construction company that will carry out the planned expansion of the immigration detention centre at Manchester Airport. Carillion plc have been awarded contracts to carry out the work. Read more | 1 addition | 1 comment >>

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No Borders Gathering

No Borders Manchester, 25-02-2008 10:58

On Saturday 16th February sixty No Borders activists came together in Manchester to discuss the future of the network. The gathering was called by Manchester No Borders, and groups from Brighton, Bristol, Newcastle, Oxford, Liverpool, London, Cardiff, Birmingham and many more came for a weekend of discussions, planning and hanging out with other No Borders activists. Read more | 4 comments >>

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8 March; Serco picket; Iran; Reproductive Freedoms: Feminist Fightback events

Feminist Fightback, 24-02-2008 23:50

Upcoming events organised by Feminist Fightback. Read more >>

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NCADC North West news and events including demo in manchester

-, 11-02-2008 13:52

National Coalition of Anti-Deportation Campaigns (NCADC) produce the following bulletins as part of their work to educate the public on immigration, asylum and anti-deportation issues. It hosts news and views from different individuals, organisations and campaigns working in the same field. Read more >>

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No Borders UK Gathering 16th-17th Feb/ reminder

Manchester No Borders, 08-02-2008 21:54

No Borders Groups from across the country will be gathering to discuss strategy and tactics in order to oppose the repression of migrants and refugees. Read more >>

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NoBorders Update

..., 05-02-2008 17:14

Every Monday at the University of Manchester student union a free documentary is shown. The event is open to the public, encourages discussion, and attempts to cover topics that are not always done justice in the mainstream media. The event is coordinated by the Openmedia forum, email  openmedia@umsu.manchester.ac.uk for more.

On Monday 4th February, Manchester NoBorders hosted the event and over seventy people attended. The evening began with a few short clips relating to migration and resistance, then followed the docudrama 'Ghosts' and it ended with some news on the NoBorders network, plus informal discussion. We showed; Read more >>

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Meeting to organise action against racism

North West Asylum Seekers Defence Group (NWASDG), 04-02-2008 11:17

The North West Asylum Seekers Defence Group (NWASDG) is holding a public campaign meeting to discuss ideas for protests, meetings, and how generally to build the campaign against the British government's racist policies of detention, starvation and deportation of asylum seekers. Read more >>

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No Borders film night, Monday Feb 4th

Manchester No Borders, 31-01-2008 15:00

On Monday February 4th Manchester No Borders will be hosting an evening of films and discussion on migration management. The event will be held in the Council Chambers (top floor) of the Manchester University Students Union, which is located on the Oxford road between the Academy and the Manchester Museum. Screenings will begin at 7.30pm, and will be followed by discussion of the issues raised.
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NoBorders organising meeting

jen, 19-01-2008 16:15

If you are aware of the NoBorders network and sypathetic to its aims, this is a chance to get involved in organising for the month ahead in Manchester. If you are not sure that you want to commit to organising then you are welcome to come and listen. To find out more about the network see www.noborders.org.uk and for recent NoBorders activity in Manchester browse this newswire. Read more >>

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