Research ethics refers to the principles, values, and standards that guide the conduct of research in a responsible and accountable manner. In Gender and Development Studies, research ethics is particularly significant because the subject involves human experiences, social inequalities, power relations, identities, and issues of vulnerability. Ethical research ensures that participants are treated with dignity, their rights are protected, and knowledge is produced without causing harm or reinforcing existing inequalities. One of the fundamental principles of research ethics is informed consent. Researchers must provide participants with clear information about the purpose of the study, methods used, possible risks, and their rights before collecting data. Participation should be voluntary, and individuals must have the freedom to withdraw from the research at any stage. In gender and development research, informed consent becomes important because participants may discuss sensitive issues such as discrimination, violence, poverty, reproductive rights, or social exclusion. Researchers must ensure that participants understand the research process and are not influenced by pressure or unequal