Some of the important roles and functions of International NGOs compared to IGOs include a. Lobbying and trying to influence IGOs and states, providing direct help to people around the world, and codifying international treaties and laws b. Standing up for human rights, coordinating major humanitarian and human development operations, and gathering and disseminating information c. Lobbying and trying to influence states and IGOs, standing up for human rights, participating in humanitarian relief operations, and maintaining world-wide centralized data and information d. Lobbying and trying to influence IGOs and states, carrying out humanitarian relief operations, gathering and disseminating information, and standing up for human rights