Article 191 of the Labour Code clearly states “that for equal working conditions, professional qualifications and output, the salary shall be equal for all workers regardless of their origin, gender, age and status”. The Labour Code sets a minimum age for employment of children. The law also provides for a compulsory school age. General conditions for employment of women and children in domestic work are regulated. Articles 162 and 163 of the Labour Code guarantees adequate and paid maternity leave for women before and after delivery both in the private and public sectors, as well as equal pay and benefits for men and women with the same qualifications and occupational skills. With regard to the eradication of the legacy of slavery, the Government has initiated major programmes focusing on several areas. These include, among others, the establishment of the National agency (TADAMOUN) agency for the fight against the consequences of slavery, for reintegration and poverty alleviation. In 2013, the TADAMOUN Agency received funds in the amount of UM 2,837,720,000, i.e. US$ 9,768,283 for the implementation of its programmes. This helped to realize projects relating to education, vocational training, health, water, agriculture, livestock, fisheries, environment, social housing and small businesses. Moreover, this institution is authorized to file civil suit in cases relating to slavery. The determination to eradicate the legacy of slavery was reaffirmed with the creation of a special court in charge of handling cases relating to crimes of slavery. The roadmap for the implementation of recommendations of the Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of slavery consolidates this set of measures. It includes 29 recommendations relating to domestic legislation, the economic and social sectors and public awareness. In terms of legislation, she recommends a review of the Slavery Act to integrate new forms of slavery, measures against discrimination and land reform in order to facilitate access to land. At the economic level, she places emphasis on the establishment of a high-level institution to fight against the consequences of slavery and provide support to victims. The prohibition of forced labour and child labour is also identified as a priority in the roadmap. She also recommends the involvement of civil society in efforts to fight against the legacy of slavery. The roadmap has thus enhanced effectiveness in the fight against slavery-related practices and allowed victims to benefit from better-adapted mechanisms for the protection of their rights. 38