On 26 March 25, WG2 and WG5 gathered for an important discussion on ethics in research with children. The session provided a platform for sharing knowledge on best practices, challenges, and ethical guidelines for conducting research involving children, particularly within the scope of migration and displacement. TraFaDy members can check the WG2 Teams channel where […]
On April 24, 2025, an in-person meeting and workshop of the WG5 subgroup on Qualitative research titled “Beyond Translation: Reflexivity, Ethics, and the Role of Interpreters in Migration Research” took place in Bratislava. The workshop focused on a critical examination of the complexities involved in research that includes interpreters, particularly within the field of transnational
The joint meeting laid the foundation for a booklet/guideline for researchers that explores ethical considerations in researching and working with children within the framework of TNF. Experts from the three different Working Groups WG2, WG5, and WG6 came together to discuss these key ethical guidelines and potential policy implications.
The 5th episode of the webinar series “Qualitative Methods in the area Transnational Families revisited” was held on 10 April 2025 (13.00h-14.00h). The series is organised by the “Qualitative Subgroup” of Working Group 5. Speakers and topics: All episodes of the Webinar Series:
On April 10, WG2 hosted an interactive Storytelling Workshop, where participants explored the power of storytelling as a tool for communication in migration research. The workshop facilitated creative approaches to documenting and sharing the lived experiences of migrants and refugees. The session was an exciting blend of theory and practice, fostering deeper engagement with the
On Friday, 21.03.2025, the WG2 had a productive meeting to discuss the development of the framework for professionals in the social field. This session brought together experts to address key challenges and opportunities in professional practices related to migration and transnational families. The feedback and insights shared will be instrumental in shaping the future direction
Members of Working Group 4 came toghether and discussed the current state of play of the work of the sub groups. Additional joint activites were planned. This working group meeting of WG 4 was held online.
In this part of the webinar series “Qualitative Methods in the area Transnational Families revisited” on 11 February 2025 (13.00h-14.00h) the topic was .“Biographic Narrative Interpretive Method (BNIM) in Research with Transnational Families: Nuances, Ethics and Vulnerabilities”. The speaker was Lisa Moran (Technological University of the Shannon). Speaker and topic: The series is organised by
This joint working group meeting of WG 3 and WG 5 was held online.
All Working Groups continued their work throughout 2024 by meeting several times, online and in-person. The final hybrid meeting was the General Meeting, which took place from 25-27 November in Vilnius, Lithuania. During the General Meeting several meetings took place: Core Group, Communications Group and, most important, all Working Groups, which met at least twice
About 35 members of WG2 and some other interested participants gathered together in Berlin for a two-days meeting. The conference on transnational families and care, held on 17 October, gathered international scholars, practitioners, policy-makers and representatives from non-governmental organizations to discuss current issues related to intergenerational care across borders. It was co-hosted by TraFaDy, the
