### Question
How does VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN define qualified nongovernmental organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14044a*, **qualified nongovernmental organization** is defined as:

> an organization that—


(A) is not a State or unit of local government, or an agency of a State or unit of local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14044a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part O-Combatting Domestic Trafficking in Persons**

