What are civil society organizations (CSOs)?
Article 2 of CP/RES. 759, “Guidelines for the Participation of Civil Society Organizations in OAS Activities,” defines a civil society organization (CSO) as “any national or international institution, organization, or entity made up of natural or juridical persons of a non-governmental nature.” This includes, among other organizations, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions and universities, think-tanks, the private sector, religious groups, and professional associations.