Once again, identification as an NGO only mean that an organization is non-governmental as opposed to governmental.
If there is a membership with WANGO, such as the Associate membership enjoyed for ten years with the UN Department of Public Information, then it would be scandalous.
The WTS has always been (since 1879) an NGO, they remain an NGO currently, and will remain so until their unexpected demise in the near future.
Respectfully,
AuldSoul