Acknowledgements

This report was written by Bede Sheppard, researcher in the Children's Rights Division of Human Rights Watch. It is based on research by the author and Jo Becker, advocacy director for the Children's Rights Division. We are extremely grateful for the research assistance of our interpreter, Maria Malik.

The report was edited by Zama Coursen-Neff, deputy director of the Children's Rights Division; Aisling Reidy, senior legal advisor; and Andrew Mawson, deputy program director. Nisha Varia, acting deputy director of the Women's Rights division; and Elaine Pearson, deputy director of the Asia Division also reviewed and commented on the report.

Kennji Kizuka, associate in the Children's Rights Division provided editing and production assistance. Anna Lopriore, creative manager and photo editor; Grace Choi, publications director; Meg Reber, publications specialist; Fitzroy Hepkins, mail manager; and Jose Martinez, production coordinator, also provided production assistance.

Human Rights Watch would like to thank all of the former and current child domestic workers who agreed to be interviewed for this report.