GERE research studies

GERE runs research studies in specific contexts that address priority evidence gaps in refugee education. Below you will find more information about each of the GERE research studies - and there is more to follow soon.

Study 1: Voices of Refugee Youth

A youth-centred longitudinal panel study on the impact of post-primary education for refugees in Pakistan and Rwanda.

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Future studies

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GERE publications

A core aspect of the GERE mission is to conduct rigorous research studies on specific evidence gaps within refugee education. GERE is dedicated to building evidence on refugee education by generating academic and applied outputs to shape policies and practices and contribute to local, national and global discussions on refugee education. GERE is passionate about equality of access to research outputs, and therefore only publishes in open-access academic journals which are available to all. Below you will find a list of publications from GERE.

Voices of Refugee Youth: A youth-centred longitudinal panel study on the impact of post-primary education for refugees in Pakistan and Rwanda

This report is the central research output from the Voices of Refugee Youth initiative. It presents the objectives, methodology, findings and recommendations from the research. It provides evidence and practical advice for government policymakers, donors, researchers and other refugee education stakeholders.

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Executive Summary – Voices of Refugee Youth: A youth-centred longitudinal panel study on the impact of post-primary education for refugees in Pakistan and Rwanda

This executive summary is taken from the full Voices of Refugee Youth research report. It summarises the objectives, methodology, findings and recommendations from the research. It is encouraged that readers refer to the full research report when citing findings.

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Voices of Refugee Youth: Pakistan Education Advocacy Report

This advocacy report is based both on the findings of the Voices of Refugee Youth research study and the personal experiences of the refugee Youth Researchers in Pakistan. It is a declaration of the change which the Youth Researchers want to see, providing evidence of the barriers to post-primary education and proposed solutions for refugee education stakeholders in Pakistan.

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Voices of Refugee Youth: Rwanda Education Advocacy Report

This advocacy report is based both on the findings of the Voices of Refugee Youth research study and the personal experiences of the refugee Youth Researchers in Rwanda. It is a declaration of the change which the Youth Researchers want to see, providing evidence of the barriers to post-primary education and proposed solutions for refugee education stakeholders in Rwanda.

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Voices of Refugee Youth: A Participatory Research Toolkit

This toolkit offers a guide to conducting effective participatory research with youth. It outlines the benefits of participation and provides practical steps for research practitioners to consider when striving to ensure rigour and equity.

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Post-Primary Education for Refugees: Policy Brief

This policy brief represents a synthesis of the key findings and recommendations from the Voices of Refugee Youth initiative. It seeks to inform policy-making in refugee education on the basis of rigorous evidence with refugee youth at its centre.

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Voices of Refugee Youth: Reflections on a Participatory, Youth-Centered Study

This peer-reviewed article, published in the Journal on Education in Emergencies (JEiE), critically reflects on the participatory approach adopted by the Voices of Refugee Youth initiative and offers valuable lessons about involving young refugees meaningfully in the research process.

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