Acknowledgments

This report was researched and written by Shantha Rau Barriga, Researcher/Advocate on disability rights, and Soo-Ryun Kwon, Africa Division consultant. Maria Burnett, Africa Division Senior Researcher, edited the report and contributed to the research. This report was reviewed and edited by Rona Peligal, acting director of the Africa Division; Joe Amon, director of the Health and Human Rights Division; Zama Coursen-Neff, deputy director of the Children’s Rights Division; Bill Frelick, director of the Refugee Policy Division; Janet Walsh, deputy director of the Women’s Rights Division; Robin Shulman, consultant to the Program Office; and Aisling Reidy, Senior Legal Advisor.

Additional research support was provided by Anne Kelsey, intern in the Health and Human Rights Division. Jeffrey Severson, associate in the Africa Division and Mignon Lamia, associate in the Health and Human Rights Division, Fitzroy Hepkins, José Martinez, and Grace Choi provided production assistance.

We are grateful to the women and girls who agreed to share their stories with us, and we admire their courage and resilience. Human Rights Watch appreciates the support of the district disabled persons’ unions and humanitarian aid organizations who introduced us to women for interviews.

We also thank the many individuals and organizations that contributed to this report with their time, expertise, and information.