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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
By Emmanuel Yakass ‘Wisdom does not reside in the head of one’ – Ghanaian Proverb The Local Engagement Refugee Research Network (LERRN) course on fieldwork training and cross-cultural research course has been an enlightening experience for me, the module content of the course was well-thought-out and put together to increase my understanding... More
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
By Kimiya Missaghi The traditional methods of knowledge dissemination in forced migration research, while valuable, often fail to reach populations that are outside of scholarly or policy-oriented circles. To address this gap, innovative approaches such as video games and children's books have emerged, offering novel ways of sharing information... More
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
By Andrea M Avelino Sánchez Knowledge production in the realm of forced migration is not immune to the influence of power structures and geopolitical interests, which can shape research funding, areas of focus, specific topics, objectives, and outcomes (as discussed in James Milner’s LERRN course lecture “Introducing LERRN & Principles of... More
Monday, July 29, 2024
By Deepa Nagari In this blog post, I will reflect on conducting community-based participatory research (CBPR) with forced migrants as an emerging researcher in the early stages of her PhD career. I will combine some of the insights gleaned from the topic with the overall ethical considerations of community-based research. My research will examine... More
Friday, July 26, 2024
By Nur Helvali The Syrian civil war, which started in 2011 and spread rapidly, has created a major refugee crisis in the region affecting mainly Türkiye, Lebanon and Jordan. While the Syrian refugee crisis in Türkiye is in its 13th year, it has evolved to different dimensions than when it started. It has ceased... More
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
By Abenther Damtew In an increasingly interconnected world, comprehending the different cultural views of mental health has become very important to understand different backgrounds. Hence, research like that of LERRN course developer Nimo Bokore stands at the forefront of this essential discourse, shedding light on how cultural backgrounds shape... More
Monday, July 22, 2024
By Dennis Osei Kyere My experience in this two-week intensive online training program has been truly extraordinary. The program itself was highly insightful, offering deep dives into research topics and methods from various perspectives and cultural contexts. The topics covered were divided into two main categories: first, Principles and... More
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
By Afag Javadova Undertaking research with refugee and migrant populations requires a deep commitment to ethical integrity, given the inherent vulnerabilities and complexities of their prior experiences. Throughout the research process, researchers are expected to carefully navigate numerous ethical considerations to ensure the integrity and... More
Monday, July 15, 2024
By César Castilla Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nations across South America, including Peru and Ecuador, grappled with unparalleled challenges in regulating the influx of Venezuelan migrants amid a backdrop of health emergencies and economic turmoil. Concurrently, the imposition of stringent migration security measures has been observed. The... More
Monday, July 8, 2024
By Celdric Payomo Taking the LERRN Fieldwork Training and Cross-Cultural Research Course has been a valuable learning opportunity that bolstered my knowledge on the complexities surrounding the global phenomenon. Learning about the various facets of the topic through seminar discussions and lectures by experts within the field was an engaging... More
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