Doing no harm definition

Doing no harm in forced migration research means proactively prioritizing the dignity, safety and well-being of participants, partners, research assistants, interpreters and researchers.
Doing no harm in statebuilding means ensuring that donor interven- tions do not affect the five dimensions discussed here in ways that retard or undermine consolidating the organisations and institutions that form a state. Adopting a “do no harm” position is particularly important when dealing with complex systems. As has been seen in this report, the five dimensions of statebuilding are interconnected, making it much more likely that interven- tions in one area may have consequences for another, often in ways that are entirely unintended.
Doing no harm in forced migration research means proactively prioritizing the dignity, safety and well- being of participants, partners, research assistants, interpreters and researchers. Particular attention should be paid to the ways in which research – directly or indirectly – can (re)traumatize, as well as contribute to racism, xenophobia and the criminalization of migration. Researchers should think carefully about the messaging that will be disseminated through interactions with media and policy makers. Researchers must also consider how their mere presence in a specific location might heighten risks for workers and those in situation of forced migration.

More Definitions of Doing no harm

Doing no harm in forced migration research means proactively prioritizing the dignity, safety and wellbeing of participants, partners, research assistants, interpreters and researchers. Particular attention should be paid to the ways in which research – directly or indirectly – can (re)traumatize, as well as contribute to racism, xenophobia