Students are warmly invited to attend We Are Not Powerless – Free Screening + Q&A, hosted by Murdoch University in partnership with Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the Indo-Pacific Research Centre, and the School of Law and Criminology in recognition of World Refugee Awareness Day.
This special event will feature the first Western Australian screening of We Are Not Powerless, followed by a live virtual Q&A with the film's director and protagonist, Muzafar Ali, and guest speaker Farahnaz Salehi.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
- Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Guests are welcome to arrive from 5:00pm for light refreshments, with the film commencing at 5:30pm
- Location: Kim E. Beazley Lecture Theatre (351.1.001), Murdoch University South Street Campus
Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required as places are limited: [Register here]
About the Film
Ten years ago Muzafar Ali and his wife Nagina escaped the Taliban in Afghanistan. They found themselves living in Indonesia as refugees when Australia ‘stopped the boats’. Determined to do something, they started a small two room school, which soon became the hub of a community and the most successful refugee-led initiative in the world.
We Are Not Powerless tells the story of what can happen when a community refuses to give in and work together for hope, love, and education.
Classification: Unclassified 15+
Students are encouraged to share this opportunity with friends, classmates, and anyone who may be interested.
We hope you can join us for this meaningful and inspiring event.
