Doing field research in conflict zones is never easy. Several blogs in the Bukavu Series have discussed the numerous ethical and emotional challenges that researchers experience throughout the research cycle. However, accounts of female researchers, while very compelling, are still relatively scarce. Nevertheless, the ethical and emotional challenges that female researchers experience in association to their gender should receive specific attention. There is a strong need for particular forms of exchange that allow for sharing stories and developing strategies to confront the myriad challenges.
