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The new Labour Code, in force since 2007, has contributed in many ways to stamp a new dynamic in labour relations, reflecting some of the new international norms binding Cape Verde. One of those is the minimum working age established at 15, which previously was 14 years old, as well as what domestic labour is concerned, in the sense of allowing legal inclusion of these labour force, which have so far been left out of a specific juridical treatment. Other recent legislative interventions were taken like the intervention that makes viable the access to justice by groups economically deprived citizens (legislation that regulates judicial assistance), laws regarding extra-judicial assistance of conflicts (mediation and arbitrage), etc. In many of those cases, a broad public discussion took place and was respected, allowing participation of all society in its debate and acknowledgement of good practices, which was the main objective to install. Although there has been many achievements, there is still a lot to work for. With the Report of Human Rights, taken place in 1999, by the combined mission of the High Commissary of the United Nations and the Programme of the United Nations in Cape Verde, an evaluation of the human rights in the country was made, having been pinpointed the need to create an institution suited to take care of these matters as well as the International Humanitarian Rights. In 2003, the National Action Plan for Human Rights and Citizenship was adopted, here described as PNADHC, which identified main situations of violations or constraints for the implementation of human rights and citizenship, and it aimed also to elect priorities and present proposals of administrative, legislative and institutional character to promote, protect and increase the level of respect for the human rights and citizenship. The PNADHC was constituted followed an extensive dialog with the civil society by promoting seminars and consultations with the various social intervention's. The construction of instruments for social participation to elaborate, monitor and evaluate public politics in Cape Verde, to take part as a result of recognition of the principal for democratic participation. In sequence, the practice of discussions and deliberations are increased with the aim to fulfil the States duties. This process lead to the creation of National Commission for 4

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