Acknowledgments

This report was written by Amanda M. Klasing, Americas researcher in the women’s rights division, based on research she conducted with the support of Janet Walsh, deputy director of the women’s rights division, and researchers in the Americas Division. Cecilia La Hoz and Giuliana Cortese, interns in the women’s rights division, provided research support. The report was reviewed by Janet Walsh, deputy director of the women’s rights division, Megan McLemore, senior researcher in the health and human rights division, Rebecca Schleifer, advocacy director of the health and human rights division, Zama Coursen-Neff, director of the children’s rights division, Daniel Wilkinson, deputy director of the Americas division, Tom Porteous, deputy program director, and Aisling Reidy, senior legal advisor.

Matthew Rullo, associate of the women’s rights division, prepared this report for publication. Additional production assistance was provided by Grace Choi, publications director; Kathy Mills, publications specialist; Anna Lopriore, creative manager; and Fitzroy Hepkins, administrative manager. The report was translated into Spanish by Gabriela Haymes.

We are grateful to the women and girls who agreed to share their stories with us and we admire their courage and resilience.

We are grateful to the many women’s rights organizations, women’s rights leaders, and human rights organizations throughout the country that supported this research and analysis. Human Rights Watch takes full responsibility for any errors and omissions in the report. We also acknowledge the government officials, donors, and international organizations who agreed to be interviewed at length for this report.

The Women’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ford Foundation and other supporters.