The 2024 LERRN Fieldwork Training and Cross-Cultural Research Course was hosted virtually in May, with 49 participants from around the world. The course covered research ethics, the politics of the global refugee regime, research methods, and knowledge mobilization. In this blog series, participants who completed the course reflect on the ethical, methodological, and political challenges of doing research into forced migration.

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

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