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New on Chacruna Institute, the first in our Power & Discrimination series, "Empowering Indigenous Communities: Navigating Power Dynamics in Ethical Research" by Sonya Faber Note: This series highlights articles from the recently published special issue of Frontiers in Psychology, “Power, Discrimination, and Privilege in Individuals and Institutions,” edited by Sonya Faber, Monnica Williams, Matthew Skinta, PhD, ABPP, and Bia Labate. https://lnkd.in/gsu7VEzR #indigenous #power #research #ethics

This insightful piece explores important issues including social resilience, ecological sustainability, and the real-world implications of ethics and philosophy while highlighting the pressing need for collaborative effort. It touches on preventing environmental disasters, resolving social issues, and encouraging community development. A must-read for those passionate about creating a positive impact on our planet and fostering meaningful connections. #Sustainability #Ethics #CommunityBuilding" https://lnkd.in/dYdqwCjD

🗞️LIEZL GROENEWALD, Co-founder of TWBH: What does it mean to lead #ethically? ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dfbQGf_5 Views in this bulletin mirror original reports, not necessarily of TWBH. #BusinessEthics #EthicalBusiness #EthicalLeadership #ResponsibleBusiness #EthicalLeaders #EthicsMatters

📃 New blog post published! #GrantWriting is a critical component of securing funding for a wide range of development projects and philanthropic initiatives, for project implementation and research. While it is fundamentally about persuading #funders to invest in a project or cause, it comes with its own set of ethical considerations. In today’s evolving landscape of grant writing and proposal development, taking ethics into consideration offers insights into how to navigate these issues with integrity. Some of the important ethical aspects to consider are: 🔶 Equity and Inclusion 🔶 Transparency and Honesty 🔶 Mutually Benefitting Objectives 🔶 Accountability and Reporting 🔶 Sustainability 🔶 Privacy and Data Protection 🔶 Conflict of Interest Click here to read 👉 https://lnkd.in/duXDv3nw Huge thanks to our Researcher & Evaluations Specialist, Ananya A. What are your thoughts? Tell us in the comments box below👇 #proposalwriting #ethics #ethicalconsiderations #internationaldevelopment #delegatetous

There's a lot of conversation and opinion in the Third Sector about the #ethics of #donoradvisedfunds, but (until now) academic research on the topic to help guide the discussion (and legislative policy) hasn't existed. The DAF Research Collaborative is the only center studying the ecosystem around #DAFs and now we have that research: a hot-off-the-presses study by two of its #research stars, Kendra Stone and Anna Nagel Habben, which takes an informed look at the ethics of DAFs and provides recommendations for the philanthropic sector to consider. Here's the DAFinitive interview with the authors:

Global Code of Conduct for Research in Resource-Poor Settings: Ensuring Fair and Ethical Practices The Global Code of Conduct for Research in Resource-Poor Settings is all about making sure research done in low-resource areas is both ethical and respectful. Created by the EU’s TRUST Project, this code tackles the problem of “ethics dumping,” where some researchers shift their studies to countries with fewer regulations so they can skip over ethical guidelines they’d have to follow at home. The main purpose of this code is to protect vulnerable communities that might otherwise be taken advantage of in research. In resource-poor areas, certain studies—especially those involving experimental treatments or genetic modifications—may not face the same scrutiny they would in wealthier countries. The code emphasizes that local communities deserve respect, clear communication, and a say in the research happening around them. The guidelines focus on key principles: respect, fairness, care, and honesty. Researchers are encouraged to really listen to the community’s needs and make sure that they aren’t just there to further their own goals. This means things like obtaining proper consent from participants in their own language, being transparent about risks, and ensuring the benefits of the research go back to the community, not just the researchers. The Global Code of Conduct for Research in Resource-Poor Settings should not be thought of as applying only to populations in developing countries. In developed countries, the poor and the homeless are often at risk of the same exploitation. People in these groups often face similar challenges, including limited access to information, healthcare, and legal resources. They may also be at greater risk of exploitation in research, with fewer means to advocate for their rights or fully understand the implications of their participation. Applying the Global Code of Conduct’s principles—like respect, fairness, and transparency—ensures that research involving the poor and homeless is conducted ethically. It emphasizes the importance of obtaining genuine informed consent, providing clear information about the research, and making sure any benefits from the study are accessible to these participants. Ultimately, research should empower, not exploit, those it aims to study. By avoiding poverty porn, researchers can foster respectful, ethical, and impactful work that benefits both the communities they study and a broader understanding of social issues. #researchethics #resourcepoorsettings #GlobalCodeofConduct #Bioethics #vulnerablecommunities

"Indigenous Peoples' right to #sovereignty forms the foundation for advocacy and actions toward greater Indigenous self-determination and control across a range of domains that impact Indigenous Peoples' communities and cultures. Declarations for sovereignty are rising throughout Indigenous communities and across diverse fields, including #NetworkSovereignty, #FoodSovereignty, #EnergySovereignty, and #DataSovereignty. Indigenous Research Sovereignty draws in the sovereignty discourse of these initiatives to consider their applications to the broader research ecosystem. Our exploration of Indigenous Research Sovereignty, or Indigenous self-determination in the context of research activities, has been focused on the relationship between Indigenous Data Sovereignty and efforts to describe Indigenous Peoples' Rights in data." #IndigenousPeoples #DataSovereignty

How to achieve positive social outcomes in #extremecontexts? Using causal loop models, Sarah Cechvala & Brian Ganson explain the perverse impacts of #peace-initiatives in Cape-Town because lacking attention to key conflict factors, competing systems dynamics & interdependencies. https://lnkd.in/evpJnSr2

BECERA is particularly interested in practitioner research and exploring paradigms and methodologies which impact directly on services. It is interested in how knowledge is constructed, who listens and who speaks and in capturing the voices of all, including parents and children. https://buff.ly/3oz8waI #BECERA2025 #BECERA #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation #Ethics

Authentic RESPECT is a vital catalyst anchoring collaborative conversations!