From ethical principles to practice: engaging refugee youth in gender-based violence research
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Building on the ethical considerations in violence research discussed in the preceding panel, this session poses the question: “What additional benefits and challenges arise when involving youth in high-risk situations in research on sensitive topics, such as child marriage as a form of gender-based violence?”
The session will begin with a case study demonstrating how ethical principles were applied in the design and implementation of a participatory research project with Rohingya refugee youths in Malaysia. Key components include the establishment of a Rohingya Youth Research Advisory Group and the co-creation of emancipatory workshops that integrated capacity-building with research consultation. It will also highlight the importance of centring youth perspectives, particularly how these have generated counter-narratives to child marriage with implications for intervention design.
In the second half, attendees will engage in a discussion on the value, opportunities, and challenges of involving youth in gender-based violence research. The conversation will also examine when such involvement is appropriate and how to ensure it is conducted safely and meaningfully, maximising benefits for all involved.
Speaker
Zhen Ling Ong
Gender Violence and Health Centre, LSHTM
Admission
