NGOs

An abbreviation for privately run, nongovernment organizations that strive for world betterment. They have frequent contact with various governments and often attempt to influence policy. Amnesty International and Greenpeace are examples of NGOs.

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Examples from the Web for ngos

Contemporary Examples of ngos

The WHO has agreed to meet with Yang and a number of Chinese NGOs to discuss a broader ruling on the practice.
China’s Electroshock Gay-Conversion Case
Nina Strochlic
December 19, 2014
NGOs in the area are the first to admit to the severe lack of resources available to help those suffering.
Fighting Ebola and Starvation in Sierra Leone
Abby Haglage
November 5, 2014
This is a problem where every sector, including governments and NGOs, need to work together on the solutions.
How Your Company Can End Violence Against Girls
Gary Cohen
October 9, 2014
It may be military-led, but the operation will likely integrate with ongoing efforts from NGOs and the Liberian government.
The Military’s Mission to Fight Ebola Might Be Dangerous But it Won’t Be Black Hawk Down
Nathan Bradley Bethea
September 19, 2014
Thanks to Israeli lawyers and NGOs, he was granted asylum in a small town in Norway, population 20,000.
Gay Palestinians In Israel: The 'Invisible Men'
Itay Hod
August 13, 2014