Položaj nevladinih organizacija u međunarodnom pravu

: The paper examines theoretical dilemmas regarding the legal status of NGOs, their historical development as well as their position within the united Nations and their impact on international law. Traditionally, NGOs have been considered as objects of international law. Having in mind contributions of NGOs on development of international law and impact on establishment of numerous international institutions, their significance is far beyond the object of international law. NGOs are facing with non regulated position in international law. This fact enables them to act in all aspects of international law and international politics not explicitly prohibited. Despite “terra incognita” legal status, legal personality and influence of some NGOs can be compared with the international legal personality of international organizations. The paper aims to prove that NGOs are moving away from the object of international law and developing some characteristics of the subject of international law.