Paper short abstract:

This paper delves into the nuances of research carried out by organizations led by refugees collaborating with academic entities.

Paper long abstract:

This paper delves into the intricacies of research conducted by organizations led by refugees, specifically B&Z Lebanon, collaborating with the University of Sussex in Brighton, UK. The partnership was characterized by high-caliber qualitative research and meticulous data gathering, yielding exceptional academic results. The collaboration emphasized the need to critically examine power dynamics and injustices inherent in traditional research paradigms, shedding light on the experiences of researchers from refugee-led organizations. The Innovative research challenged established power structures, advocating for a collaborative, participatory model extending beyond extractive practices. This paper underscores the importance of responsible research, urging a shift from sterile ethical debates to inclusive methodologies. It emphasizes the crucial need to critically evaluate power dynamics in traditional research, endorsing a collaborative model, responsible research, and a thorough examination of temporal aspects of research responsibility. Additionally, it explores the impact of emerging technologies on refugee research, proposing balanced approaches, and scrutinizes temporal aspects of research responsibility, including project timelines and ongoing commitments. Aligned goals encompass not only research but also the identification of future interventions for the refugee community.