middle east and north africa middle east and north africa / http://backend.userland.com/rss °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½ÍøÖ· WebTeam Welfare Check on the World's Children See how countries measure up on two key indicators of youth development: whether children are treated with respect and have opportunities to grow. /poll/649187/welfare-check-world-children.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/649187/welfare-check-world-children.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Thu, 12 Sep 2024 04:01:00 GMT Gender Power Imbalances Shape Women's Lives in Africa The new "Gender Power in Africa" report highlights the discrimination that women face and reinforces the need for more data to study the problem. /poll/646721/gender-power-imbalances-shape-women-lives-africa.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/646721/gender-power-imbalances-shape-women-lives-africa.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:01:00 GMT Disapproval of Israeli Action in Gaza Eases Slightly in U.S. More Americans continue to disapprove than approve of Israel's military action in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is viewed unfavorably on balance. /poll/646955/disapproval-israeli-action-gaza-eases-slightly.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/646955/disapproval-israeli-action-gaza-eases-slightly.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT Over 1 in 5 People Worldwide Feel Lonely a Lot Globally, 23% of people experienced a lot of loneliness in 2023. Loneliness often accompanies other negative emotions, including stress and worry. /poll/646718/people-worldwide-feel-lonely-lot.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/646718/people-worldwide-feel-lonely-lot.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 10 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT Americans Show Heightened Concern About Antisemitism Sharply more Americans than 20 years ago say antisemitism is a very serious problem, as Jewish Americans' reports of poor treatment exceed those of other faith groups. /poll/646469/americans-show-heightened-concern-antisemitism.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/646469/americans-show-heightened-concern-antisemitism.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT Almost Half of the World Sees Their Area as Gay-Friendly Nearly half of people worldwide view their area as a good place for gay or lesbian people to live. Perceptions of acceptance have increased in 11 countries and decreased in 12. /poll/646646/almost-half-world-sees-area-gay-friendly.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/646646/almost-half-world-sees-area-gay-friendly.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 28 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT Negative Emotions Take a Positive Turn Last year, negative emotions fell for the first time since 2014, with experiences of stress, sadness, anger, worry and physical pain each taking a downturn. /poll/645962/negative-emotions-positive-turn.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/645962/negative-emotions-positive-turn.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:15:00 GMT Support for Israel in U.S. Hampered by Declining Religiosity Protestants and highly religious Americans, traditionally Israel's most sympathetic supporters, are shrinking in size. /opinion/polling-matters/646214/support-israel-hampered-declining-religiosity.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /opinion/polling-matters/646214/support-israel-hampered-declining-religiosity.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Fri, 21 Jun 2024 17:30:00 GMT Early Warnings Before Disasters: Is the World Improving? Data from the 2024 World Risk Poll Resilience Report show that most people who experience disasters are warned beforehand, but there is a long way to go to achieve the U.N.'s goal of "Early Warnings for All." /poll/645824/early-warnings-disasters-world-improving.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/645824/early-warnings-disasters-world-improving.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:01:00 GMT Can Great Management Improve Mental Health? As humanity has made material progress, mental health has declined. The workplace can contribute to poor mental health -- but it may also solve it. /poll/645770/great-management-improve-mental-health.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication /poll/645770/great-management-improve-mental-health.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:01:00 GMT