Non-governmental organizations

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Explanation & criteria

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Number of NGO's in Consultative Status with the council

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These are the numbers of NGO's that are in the council of NGO's at the UN, a consultative status means that these organizations have a beneficial working relationship with the United Nations

1 Definition/short description
2 In depth
3 The relevance of Non-governmental organizations for Migration and/or Migration Policy
4 Examples
5 Sources, further reading, links
6 Related Educational Pages

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Definition/short description

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is any non-profit, voluntary citizens' group which isn't owned by a government organized on a local, national or international level.

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In depth

NGO's are 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 participation through provision of information. Some are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, development aid, environment or health. They provide analysis and expertise, serve as early warning mechanisms and help monitor and implement international agreements.

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The relevance of Non-governmental organizations for Migration and/or Migration Policy

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Examples

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Oxfam
Oxfam International is an international group of independent non-governmental organizations dedicated to fighting poverty and related injustice around the world. The Oxfams work together internationally to achieve greater impact by their collective efforts.
Amnesty International
Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights to be respected and protected for everyone
Red Cross
A permanent mandate founded in international law, a worldwide mission to help victims of conflicts and internal violence, whoever they are. The ICRC’s mandate in the Geneva Conventions and in the Statutes of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; articles on the mission, status and objectives of the ICRC.
War Child
War Child International is a network of independent organizations, working across the world to help children affected by war. War Child was founded upon a fundamental goal: to advance the cause of peace through investing hope in the lives of children caught up in the horrors of war.
Stop Aids Now
We focus on activities that provide information, support and treatment to people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Of course special attention is also being given to activities aimed at prevention.

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