Archives: Research

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Enough of the Books: Exploring Alternative Pathways of Knowledge Mobilization and Dissemination

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

Untraditional Forms of Knowledge Dissemination in Forced Migration: Video Games and Children’s Books

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

Intertwining Researcher’s Positionality and Intersectionality in Forced Migration Studies

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

The Ethics of Conducting Community-Based Research with Forced Migrants as an Early Career Researcher

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

The Challenges of Doing Research with Syrian Refugees in Türkiye

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

Learning from Nimo Bokore : Cross-Cultural Research, Mental Health, and Social Work

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

Cultural Sensitivity in Cross-Cultural Research

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

Ethical Considerations in Qualitative Research: Refugee and Migrant Groups

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

Research Ethics in the Context of Securitization of Migration: A South American Perspective during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

Reflecting on the LERRN Fieldwork Training and Cross-Cultural Research Course

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

Friday, July 29, 2022

Protected? UNHCR’s organizational culture and its implications for refugee advocates and activists

In this article, LERRN Partner Jeff Crisp takes a critical look at the UN's refugee agency, identifying the key characteristics of its organizational culture and providing advice to individuals and organizations who are endeavouring to influence the agency's positions, policies and programmes.   Introduction As a former and long-term UNHCR... More

Friday, March 11, 2022

From Vulnerability to Empowerment: Critical Reflections on Canada’s Engagement with Refugee Policy

Amanda Klassen, LERRN Project Officer and PhD Candidate in Political Science at Carleton University, has published From Vulnerability to Empowerment: Critical Reflections on Canada’s Engagement with Refugee Policy in Laws, the open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI. The full article is available for download here: Abstract The... More

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