2.1. The Ministry carries out activities in the following areas: 2.1.1. participates in the formation of a unified state policy in the areas of labour relations, employment of population, unemployment insurance, demography and social protection of population, as well as labour pensions and social protection and ensures the implementation of this; 2.1.2. together with relevant government agencies participates in the formation and implementation of a unified state policy in the labour migration; 2.1.3. carries out relevant works on provision of socio-medical expertise, rehabilitation of people with disabilities and children with special needs and social protection of population; 2.1.4. provides the implementation of prophylaxis of minor neglect who are under the age of 18, social rehabilitation of victims of human trafficking and social adaptation of those who are released from penitentiary institutions; 2.1.5. provides the social service in accordance with the law “About Social Service” of the Republic of Azerbaijan; 2.1.6. provides the development of labour relations, employment of population, demography and social protection of population; 2.1.7. operates within other areas determined by law.