Usage of "non governmental organisation"

A non-profit group or association that acts outside of institutionalized political structures and pursues matters of interest to its members by lobbying, persuasion, or direct action.

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Examples for "ngo"

Egyptian lawmakers have said the NGO law was needed for national security. 
 Reuters 

The UN major group of NGOs, an umbrella group, condemned the document. 
 The Guardian 

She says 13 NGOs have come together under the Civil Society Forum. 
 Radio NZ 

Civil society is squeezed by a Vladimir Putin-style law on foreign NGOs. 
 The Guardian 

Uncontrolled fires are threatening Fiji's food security, according to a local NGO. 
 Radio NZ 

Usage of non governmental organisation in English

More than 70 non governmental organisations were invited to make written submissions. 
 The Irish Times 

At least 600 European non governmental organisations support such a code. 
 The Irish Times 

AGAIN, as the world dithers non governmental organisations (NGOs) are launching a major operation to try to prevent a humanitarian calamity. 
 The Irish Times 

DUBLIN - Over 400 delegates from 60 countries will gather in Maputo, Mozambique, today for the fourth international non governmental organisations' conference on landmines. 
 The Irish Times 

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Meanings of non governmental organisation in English