Research Involving People of a Refugee Background:Considerations for Ethical Engagement

This paper is of relevance to both those considering carrying out research and those participating in it. It is based on discussions between three researchers of a non-refugee background and a small group of nine people of a refugee background living in Ireland and Scotland, all of whom have been involved in research in some way. The paper is divided into three sections outlining what should be considered before, during and after data has been collected from people of a refugee background.Irish Research CouncilUniversity College DublinFunded by the Irish Research Council and the Scottish Irish Migration Initiativ

Safe Haven: The Needs of Refugee Children Arriving in Ireland Through the Irish Refugee Protection Programme: An Exploratory Study

Ireland has rightly promised to provide support for people fleeing war and persecution through the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. By June 2019, 2,519 people had been relocated or resettled in Ireland under this programme. At the time of our study, around half of the people who arrived in Ireland were children under 18. The report is a scoping study on the needs of children and young people coming to Ireland under the International Refugee Programme.Children's Rights Allianc

Invisible People: The Integration Support Needs of Refugee Families Reunified in Ireland

The separation of families when people flee persecution and conflict can have devastating consequences on family members’ wellbeing and their ability to rebuild their lives. One of the key themes that emerges from the testimonies set out in this report is how family unity is for many a primary dimension of the refugee experience and one which can continue to have a profound effect on the lives of refugees far beyond the recognition of status. UNHCR believes that refugees must be at the centre of decision-making concerning their protection and well-being. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the protection problems they face, it is essential to consult them directly and to listen to them. As such, participatory assessment forms the basis for the implementation of a rights and community-based approach. When Nasc invited me to join the Steering Committee for this report, I was therefore delighted to accept and to support this important research which, by design, places the voices of refugees at the heart of its works.The Migrant and Refugee Rights CentreIrish Human Rights and Equality Grants Schem