Acknowledgements

Simone Troller, researcher in the Children's Rights Division, wrote this report based on her research in Greece in May and June 2008, and that of Bill Frelick, director of the Refugee Policy Program. Ariadni Spanaki, Roland Algrant fellow in the Children's Rights Division, provided additional research assistance.

The report was edited by Lois Whitman, director of the Children's Rights Division; Bill Frelick; Ben Ward, associate director of the Europe and Central Asia Division; Aisling Reidy, senior legal advisor; and Andrew Mawson, deputy program director.

Production assistance was provided by Cassandra Mikicic and Kennji Kizuka, associates in the Children's Rights Division; Anna Lopriore, creative manager; Grace Choi, publications director; and Fitzroy Hepkins, mail manager. The report was translated into Greek by Ioannis Papageorgiu.

We wish to thank all children and adults who shared their stories with us. We are also grateful to non-governmental organizations, the UNHCR, and human rights defenders for their expertise, advice, and support in the course of this research. We also thank Greek authorities who allocated time to speak to us in Greece and replied to our requests for information.