Roles of NGOs

Question 1

Monitoring

Answer 1

NGOs frequently monitor states’ compliance with human rights standards and collect reliable information

Question 2

Assist

Answer 2

They assist state authorities by identifying gaps in human rights protection so the state can change its laws, policies, and practices

Question 3

Lobby

Answer 3

They lobby for the developement of new human rights standards

Question 4

Educate

Answer 4

They equip people with knowledge, skill attitude to claim and defend their human rights and those of others.

Question 5

Advocate

Answer 5

They fight individual violations of human rights; they support victims of human rights violations to claim their rights or provide them with psychological, medical, financial or other support.

Question 6

Campaign

Answer 6

They raise awareness and apply permanent pressue on state authorities to act according to their human rights obligations.