Humsafar NGO
DEFINITION OF NGOs
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is
any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which is organized on a
local, national or international level. Task-oriented and driven by
people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of service and
humanitarian functions, bring citizen concerns to Governments,
advocate and monitor policies and encourage political particpation
through provision of information. Some are organized around specific
issues, such as human rights, environment or health. They provide
analysis and expertise, serve as early warning mechanisms and help
monitor and implement international agreements. Their relationship
with offices and agencies of the United Nations system differs
depending on their goals, their venue and the mandate of a particular
institution.
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