SEAP Third Edition Acknowledgments
The preparation of the third edition of the Statelessness Encyclopaedia Asia Pacific (SEAP) would not have been possible without the generous contributions of independent practitioners, law firms, researchers, and grassroots and civil society organizations across the region. Their legal and technical expertise has been instrumental in shaping this edition and advancing our collective understanding of statelessness, civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems, and digital identity systems in the Asia Pacific.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the following contributors for their invaluable guidance and pro bono support in producing and reviewing the legal and factual content of the country factsheets and thematic chapters:
Authors: Shuchi Purohit and Jenna Biedscheid
| Law Firm/Organisation | Contributing Factsheet | Contributors |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Law, Innovation, and Technology (iLIT) | Pacific sub-region | Laura Bingham, Lydia Hurtado and iLiT team |
| Independent Researcher | Nepal | Bhaskar Gautam |
| Imkaan Welfare Organisation | Pakistan | Tahera Hasan, Maliha Najib |
| Fellow, Digitally Rights Limited | Bangladesh | Manisha Biswas |
| Shardul Amarchand Managaldas (SAM) | India | Protiti Roy Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Co. assisted with legal research for the India country factsheet. Opinions and analysis presented in this report are not attributable to them. |
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SEAP Second Edition Acknowledgments
For legal analysis and their technical expertise, NFA approached a few law firms for their guidance and legal inputs for a few countries. Their partnership has been instrumental in shaping this report and advancing our collective understanding of statelessness.We extend our sincere gratitude to the following individuals, organizations and law firms for their invaluable support and expertise in the preparation of this report:
Co-Lead Researchers: Hannah Gordon, Shuchi Purohit and Jenna Biedscheid
Other Researchers: Prasanna Nirmal Aryal, Melinda Anne Sharlini, Kritagya Rai, Ranjeeta Silwal, Neha Gurung, Francesca Corti and Bikalpa Rajbhandari
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Special Thanks to DLA Piper Australia
| LAW FIRMS | FACTSHEET WORKED ON | CONTRIBUTORS |
|---|---|---|
Hogan Lovells | Singapore | Sophia Kinally, Hugo Petit |
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas | India | Raghav Tankha, Protiti Roy, Shahana Chatterji |
Gatmaytan, Yap, Patacsil, Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) | Philippines | Anthony Mark A. Gutierrez; Deborah Miriam D. Sobrepena Lacson; and Regina R. Omnes. |
| Taiwan Association for Human Rights | Taiwan | Liao Xin-yi |
| Herbert Smith Freehills | Malaysia | |
Hogan Lovells | Australia | Angell Zhang, Will Tai |
Hogan Lovells | VietNam | Ngoc Nguyen, Hoang Ha Nguyen |
Hogan Lovells | Indonesia | Karina Antonio, Yosephine, Grace Yosephine, Andera Rabbani |
