Acknowledgements

This report was researched and written by Richard Pearshouse, senior researcher for the Health and Human Rights Division of Human Rights Watch. The report was edited by Joe Amon, director of the Health and Human Rights Division; Clive Baldwin, senior legal advisor; and Danielle Haas, senior editor. Aruna Kashyap, researcher for the Women’s Rights Division; Amanda Klasing, researcher for the Women’s Rights Division; Nisha Varia, senior researcher for the Women’s Rights Division; Christopher Albin-Lackey, senior researcher for the Business and Human Rights Division; Bede Sheppard, senior researcher for the Children’s Rights Division; and Tej Thapa, researcher for the Asia Division, all provided input and comments on portions of the report.

Hana Shams Ahmed provided important interpretation services in Dhaka. Inge Goldstein, an external reviewer, commented on a draft version of the report. Eve Warburton and Alex Gertner, associate in the Health and Human Rights Division, provided significant research support. Alex Gertner provided editing and production assistance. Grace Choi, publications director; Kathy Mills, publications specialist; Anna Lopriore, creative manager; and Fitzroy Hepkins, administrative manager, provided production assistance. Giulio Frigieri produced the map. Arantxa Cedillo took the photos.

Human Rights Watch is deeply grateful to the many individuals who shared their knowledge and experiences with us. Without their testimony this report would not be possible.