### Question
Can you define what qualified nongovernmental organization means?


### Answer
**Qualified nongovernmental organization** is defined as the following in *34 U.S.C. § 20702*:

> 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:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20702*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 207-COMBATING DOMESTIC TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS**

