The The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) defines International Non Governmental Organizations as “any organization not established by an inter-governmental agreement.”
Here are top 10 Non Governmental Organizations Examples are given below:-
Amnesty International (International Non Governmental Organization)
Amnesty International is an International Non Governmental Organizations that established on London, United Kingdom, in July 1961 by Peter Benenson, a British lawyer and human rights activist with a vision of a world where everyone can enjoy the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights mechanisms. After an article titled “The Forgotten Prisoners” was published by Peter Benenson the organization was founded.
There Focus point’s are –
- Promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.
- Campaigning against torture, the death penalty, and other human rights abuses.
- Supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
- Impartiality and independence.
- Democracy and human rights.
- Global coverage.
Currently there headquarter is in Amnesty International Secretariat 1 Easton Street, London, WC1X 0DW, United Kingdom.
Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)
Médecins Sans Frontières is an International Non Governmental Organizations which was established on December 20, 1971 in Paris, France. This Organization was founded by Bernard Kouchner and Max Récamier, along with others,it emerged in response to humanitarian crises such as Biafran War . Today this organizations have worldwide movement of over 69,000 people.
There Focus point’s are –
- Medical assistance in conflict zones.
- Offering emergency aid to populations affected by wars, famines, and outbreaks like Ebola and COVID-19.
- Advocating for access to healthcare and medicines for marginalized and vulnerable communities.
Currently there headquarter is in Médecins Sans Frontières (International Office)
Rue de Lausanne 78, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
The IFRC was not established by a single person. It was established as an extension of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
However, it was initiated specifically by Henri Dunant in 1863 with the formation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It was officially founded in 1919 by representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Japan.
There Focus point’s are :-
- Disaster response
- Health and care services
- Promoting humanitarian values
- Supporting national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies worldwide.
Currently there headquarter is in Geneva, Switzerland.
Greenpeace (International Non Governmental Organization)
Greenpeace was founded in 1971 by a group of environmental activists like Dorothy Stowe, Irving Stowe, Paul Watson, and Jim Bohlen, among others.
There Focus point’s are :-
- Greenpeace is one of the most well-known international environmental organizations.
- Protect oceans and marine life from overfishing and pollution.
- Stoping deforestation.
- Promote sustainable agriculture
- Advocate for peace by opposing nuclear weapons
Currently there headquarter is in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) (International Non Governmental Organization)
WWF has worked to help people and nature thrive for almost 60 years. There goal is to develop and deliver innovative solutions that protect communities, wildlife, and the places in which they live. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) was founded on April 29, 1961 in Morges, Switzerland, by a group of prominent conservationists.
There Focus point’s are :-
- Giving protection to iconic species such as pandas, tigers, rhinos.
- Collaborates with governments, businesses, and communities to create conservation policies and sustainable practices.
- promotes renewable energy adoption globally.
Currently there headquarters are in Gland, Switzerland.
Save the Children (International Non Governmental Organizations)
Eglantyne Jebb founded Save the Children in 1919 during World War I . She was a British social reformer and humanitarian. This organization focuses on ensuring children’s rights and welfare.
There Focus point’s are :-
- Providing access to quality education
- Health and care services for children
- Protecting children in conflict zones
- Fighting against childlabor, trafficking, and abuse.
- advocating for children’s rights.
Currently, there headquarters are in London, United Kingdom.
Oxfam International (International Non Governmental Organization)
Oxfam International was founded in 1942 in Oxford, United Kingdom by a group of individuals including Canon Theodore Richard Milford, Professor Gilbert Murray other academics, social activists, and citizens.
There Focus point’s are :-
- Poverty Eradication
- Providing relief during disasters.
- Empowering women and addressing systemic gender inequalities.
- Climate Action
Oxfam International’s global secretariat is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
CARE International
CARE International was founded in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II by a coalition of 22 American charities. It was established to provide emergency assistance to war-torn Europe through food relief parcels.
There Focus point’s are :-
- Disaster Relief and Preparedness
- Gender Equality
- Improving maternal and child health
- Economic Development
- Climate Change
Currently, CARE International is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.
Human Rights Watch (International Non Governmental Organization)
A group of activists and lawyers including Robert L. Bernstein, former head of Random House publishing and HRW’s first chair and Aryeh Neier, a prominent human rights advocate and the organization’s first executive director founded Human Rights Watch (HRW) organization in 1978. .
There Focus point’s are :-
- Investigating and Exposing Abuses
- Engaging with governments, international organizations, and media to push for policy changes and accountability.
- Protecting freedom of speech, assembly, and the press.
- Defending the rights of marginalized groups.
Human Rights Watch is headquartered in New York City, USA.
Transparency International
Peter Eigen founded Transparency International (TI) in 1993. The organization was established to combat corruption on a global scale.
There Focus point’s are :-
- Monitoring Corruption
- Campaigning for anti-corruption legislation, whistleblower protection, and stronger governance.
- Strengthening Civil Society
- Private Sector Integrity
Transparency International is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.
These organizations have been chosen for their global influence, innovative programs, and effectiveness in addressing critical issues affecting humanity.