NGO International Law

The relationship between NGOs and international law can be seen as a relationship of complementarity, since the main objective of NGOs is, actually, to monitor ans to assist in the application of international law, notably in matters related to human rights. Though this relationship is informal, the role of NGOs in international law is growing in importance, and their activities are reaching the remotest parts of the world.

Being the voice of civil society, NGOs are struggling to meet the demands of their supporters and to be the safeguards of human rights. The battle for elaboration of new international laws that would buttress human rights, as well as the monitoring of the application of existing laws, both constitute the main duty of NGOs.

Our organization, Handicap International, is hosting a conference on the role of NGOs in the application of international laws, as well as on the pros and cons of their growing influence on the international scene. With the presence of Mr Brahimi Lakhdar, former Special Adviser to the United Nations Secretary-General, and several other highly-esteemed participants, the debate augurs to be insightful and mind-expanding.

Contact us or join us in the International Conference on the Role of NGOs in Global Governance for further comprehensive details on the role of NGOs in international law.