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NGO

American  

abbreviation

  1. National Gas Outlet.

  2. nongovernmental organization.


NGO British  

abbreviation

  1. non-governmental organization

  2. (in India) nongazetted officer

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Greenpeace International in 2025 announced plans to counter-sue Energy Transfer in the Netherlands, where the NGO's international headquarters are, accusing the company of using nuisance lawsuits to suppress dissent.

From Barron's

The NGO says deregistration leaves it unable to bring in international staff to provide support to local ones who continue to work.

From BBC

Amina says her NGO, which we are not identifying for security reasons, usually performs thorough checks on beneficiaries before handing out aid.

From BBC

"I froze, trying to master my fear," says Oleh, a publishing graduate and former NGO worker.

From BBC

"The ICC case reflects the determination of victims and their families to advance justice against all odds and dangers," said Maria Elena Vignoli, senior international justice counsel at the NGO.

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