A/HRC/17/35 discriminatory access to funds established to compensate persons for harms suffered under international human rights law”. Cooperation between States and civil society organizations 22. Some participants commented on the important role of civil society organizations in providing assistance to trafficked persons in seeking redress. Further, they highlighted the need for close cooperation between States and civil society organizations. Content and format of the draft basic principles 23. One participant recommended that the draft basic principles include: • A preamble that restates the recognition of trafficking in persons as a crime and that victims are entitled to a remedy under international law; • References to other international conventions and guidelines which are relevant to the right to an effective remedy of trafficked persons; • A brief summary of the components of an effective remedy; and • Gender dimensions to access to remedies, such as non-discrimination on the basis of sex and specific gender-related barriers to access to justice. 27