The first procedural regulation of the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MoWA) as a central institution was passed by decision No. 3 of 5 April 2004 of Ministers' Council, and approved by Decree No. 26 of 24 May 2004 of President of Transitional Islamic State of Afghanistan in 4 chapters and 24 articles.

Article three of this regulation provides that MoWA has the responsibility over implementation of political and social policy of the government in order to secure and expand legal rights of women and ensure the rule of law in their lives within its activity area.

Article four provides that MoWA, in executing its activities, shall follow the laws, decrees, decisions of Ministers' Council and provisions of this regulation, and ensure its proper implementation in the respective activity areas of this ministry.

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