# of recommendations by human rights mechanisms accepted/endorsed by the government

This indicator measures the total number of unique recommendations made by human rights mechanisms (e.g., Universal Periodic Review, UN Treaty Bodies, Special Procedures) that have been formally accepted or endorsed by the government during the reporting period, as a result of or with direct support from SC and/or its partners. Support can include technical assistance, advocacy, facilitation of stakeholder dialogue, or other forms of engagement to promote adoption of these recommendations.

The means of verification for this indicator include official government documents such as formal responses to human rights mechanisms and action plans incorporating accepted recommendations, as well as reports from the human rights mechanisms detailing issued recommendations and government follow-up.
Public statements, press releases, and media coverage of government commitments, along with reports from human rights organizations, advocacy groups, and research institutions, provide additional validation. Meeting minutes and official correspondence between government officials and human rights bodies further substantiate the acceptance and endorsement of recommendations.

Disaggregation:
By thematic area related to children's rights (e.g., education, health, protection from violence, social protection, equality, participation), and by the specific human rights mechanism making the recommendation.