Cairo. It is entitled to establish branches at the national level, and has a wide range of coordinative, advisory and supervisory powers. It reviews draft laws, resolutions and international conventions and monitors the application of laws and regulations for physically challenged persons in all state bodies. It has competent departments to review regulations and laws from experts, legal advisers and other authorities and to follow up, coordinate and monitor their implementation. The Council, which plays an important role in the formulation and monitoring of disability-related policies and strategies in Egypt, also represents one of the bodies offering legal redress. Human rights departments in the executive branch of the state: 1 General Directorate for Human Rights Affairs, Ministry of Justice: The General Directorate for Human Rights Affairs was established by the Minister of Justice’s Decree No. 3081 of 2002 in order to contribute to the promotion of human rights in Egypt and to liaise with all State ministries and civil society organizations to achieve this goal. 2. Human Rights Sector of the Ministry of the Interior: The Ministry of the Interior established the Human Rights Sector, which includes specialist departments for the protection of human rights, including a department for monitoring crimes of violence against women. It includes a number of scientifically and professionally qualified officers, as well as a number of female psychiatrists to offer support to the victims. The sector has also opened new units aimed at combating human trafficking which are entrusted with providing all the necessary information about and conducting investigations on the perpetrators of these crimes along with similar offences, including various forms of sexual exploitation of minors and forced labor, as well as apprehending and instituting legal action against them.. A permanent committee was established under the chairmanship of Major-General Ass'ad alWazir, Assistant Minister for Human Rights Sector, with the membership of representatives from the concerned ministry sectors to monitor the security performance of the ministry's organs in the framework of respect for human rights and implementation of the Ministry's strategy adopted in this field. Fifth: Declaration and publication of human rights conventions 30