Originally presented as the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Leuven, 2009.

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) play an increasing political role on the international scene, and their position in relation to international law is gener

Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) have become important, although sometimes overlooked, actors in international human rights law. Although NGOs are not gene

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Amnesty International and Oxfam to Greenpeace and Save the Children are now key players in global politics. This acce