MWFCD is charged with mainstreaming women’s perspectives into national development policy and programming. MWFCD’s objectives are to (1) increase the participation and active roles of women, families, and communities in development; (2) preserve the rights of women, families, and communities without discrimination; (3) provide equal opportunities to women in social, economic, and political realms; (4) strengthen family institutions; and (5) support a fair and effective services delivery system.