Non-government organizations serve the public interest in countries around the globe and should not be subject to pressure from government officials who may be misinformed about the NGOs' aims. All governments should be careful not to abuse the rights of NGOs that are working on behalf of oppressed and disadvantage people everywhere. For more, see the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development. §1.6 §5.3 §6.4 §7.3 §8.3