Introduction

This chapter briefly outlines the methodology used for the book, introduces the reader to types and definitions of NGOs, and scopes the existing literature on NGOs, before outlining the structure for the remainder of the book. They are mostly used by domestic dependent NGOs, although some domestic self-sufficient NGOs are aware of the benefits of collaborating with international facilitative NGOs. International facilitative NGOs will also sometimes help draft or edit the domestic dependent NGO's reports to UN human rights bodies. Domestic dependent NGOs are likely to engage with those with more expertise domestic self-sufficient NGOs and international facilitative NGOs. The dotted line indicates that domestic self-sufficient NGOs may choose to engage with international facilitative NGOs for strategic purposes but are not reliant on them. There have been some seminal works on NGOs in the UN human rights system over the years.