National Report >> Azerbaijan, Review Documentation, 4

The State Committee on the Family, Women and Children, which, under its statute, is the main executive body responsible for applying State policy relating to the family, women and children, was established by a presidential decree of 6 February 2006. It is required to guarantee the exercise and prevent the violation of human and civil rights and freedoms, in particular the rights of children and women, within its scope in accordance with article 8.1 of its statute. It is also required, by article 8.18 of the statute, to handle complaints and petitions from citizens on matters within its scope and to take measures in accordance with the law. [Para 47]