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Autonomous weapon systems, as new generation military technologies, are the subject of discussions in many areas such as security, law and ethics. The study aims to test whether non-governmental organizations are successful in mobilizing states to legally regulate autonomous weapon systems. In this context, the working papers of the Government Experts Group meetings and the reports and studies (research, surveys, etc.) of international non-governmental organizations were examined, and the decisions taken at the meetings were compared with the reports. Qualitative research method was used in the study. In the study, the studies carried out to establish legal regulations fell behind the pace of technological development. In this regard, it has been concluded that non-governmental organizations are effective but insufficient in mobilizing states regarding autonomous weapon systems. The study is the first to examine the contributions of non-governmental organizations to the global debate on autonomous weapon systems and claims to fill the gap in the literature. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]