A/HRC/23/5 aimed at preventing trafficking in human beings. Increasing the level of understanding of the dimensions, forms and implications of trafficking in human beings was essential for any successful prevention. In that respect, the mass media could play an important role in supporting and promoting clear-cut public information messages regarding the phenomenon. Organizing workshops for media representatives on the specificities of trafficking in human beings, including children, ensured the adequate promotion by the mass media of the anti-trafficking messages, the promotion of an accurate and complete perspective of such crime and the eradication of stereotypes regarding the victim profile and the forms of exploitation. 21. Regarding the protection of child victims of trafficking, the 2011 legislation established complementary detailed procedures with respect to identification and referral. Also, as a supplementary measure to ensure victims’ access to specialized assistance, regardless of their participation in the criminal proceedings, a clear definition of the term “victim of trafficking” had been introduced in 2010. 22. For victims willing to participate in the criminal trial, the National Agency against Trafficking in Human Beings initiated, in 2008, the Victim Coordination during Criminal Proceedings progamme. Its objective is different from that of the social assistance for rehabilitation and reintegration. In 2012, the victim coordination programme was further developed by including new partners: the General Inspectorate for Immigration and the Probation Directorate of the Ministry of Justice. 23. With respect to the cooperation of Romania with United Nations human rights mechanisms, the delegation highlighted the country’s commitment to address its backlog of reporting to the treaty bodies. In that respect, Romania had submitted a common core document as well as reports to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Romania had hosted three visits of special rapporteurs and agreed in principle to the visit of the Working Group on discrimination against women in law and in practice. Romania had also ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OP-CAT) and would step up its efforts in view of a possible ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (CPED) and the Optional Protocol to CRPD (OP-CRPD). The delegation confirmed the commitment of Romania to the protection and promotion of human rights. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 24. During the interactive dialogue, 71 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 25. The Czech Republic welcomed the ratification of OP-CAT. It encouraged Romania to strengthen efforts to combat discrimination, including discrimination and violence against women and children, Roma, LGBT persons and people living with HIV/AIDS. It made recommendations. 26. Ecuador took note of the judicial reform undertaken since 2008, as well as reforms carried out to combat human trafficking, particularly the trafficking of children. It also noted normative measures aimed at improving the legislative framework of the justice system in order to strengthen the judiciary. Ecuador made recommendations. 27. Egypt welcomed the adoption of a comprehensive package of legislative reforms in the field of judicial independence and administration of justice. It also appreciated the interest Romania attached to sharing the experience of transition with the emerging democracies of the Arab Spring. Egypt made recommendations. 6