A non-governmental organization (NGO, also often referred to as "civil society organization" or CSO) is a

not-for-profit group, principally independent from government, which is organized on a local, national
or international level to address issues in support of the public good. Task-oriented and made up of
people with a common interest, NGOs perform a variety of services and humanitarian functions, bring
public concerns to governments, monitor policy and program implementation, and encourage
participation of civil society stakeholders at the community level. Some are organized around specific
issues, such as human rights.

Numerous local, regional and international NGOs have played an essential role in national rule of law
reform processes and at the global and international level. Some conduct research and analysis in the
legal and other fields (e.g. sociology, economics) relevant to the rule of law. In many cases, they produce
reports with policy recommendations, for use in their advocacy. NGOs often serve as early warning
mechanisms and help monitor and implement international agreements.

Examples

Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote internationally

recognized human rights for all. It undertakes research and action focused on preventing and ending
grave abuses of the rights to physical and mental integrity, freedom of conscience and expression, and
freedom from discrimination, within the context of its work to promote all human rights. International
Women's Rights Action Watch (IWRAW) promotes recognition of women

References:

https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/13/what-is-non-government-organization.asp

https://www.humanrightscareers.com/issues/types-of-ngos/

http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/iwraw/