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Madrid, February 10, 2023. On February 13 , at 12:30 p.m. , the 'Survey on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights' will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Sociological Research Center (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

The majority of Spaniards believe that much progress has been made in equality between men and women, although great inequalities persist. According to the survey on sexual violence against women carried out by the CIS, 59.6% of citizens believe that women who suffer sexual assault rarely report it. The main reasons why men sexually assault women, according to the opinion of the people surveyed, are because "they have mental problems", "due to lack of education, lack of principles and values"; "out of a feeling of superiority, power and rights"; and because "they have a low educational level" Madrid, February 8, 2023 . The CIS has carried out a survey on sexual violence against women, during the month of January, where the majority of Spaniards (67.8%) believe that inequalities between men and women are less now than ten years ago. Although : Women believe it in a lower percentage (63.3%) than men (72.5%). The youngest population groups are the ones that most believe that inequalities between men and women have decreased: 18 to 24 years old (81.9%) and in the 25 to 34 age group (74%). Despite the progress, 58.5% believe that the inequalities that exist between men and women are still very large or quite large . In this case, women (67.5%) have higher percentages than men (48.9%). Behaviors occur on the Internet and social networks that must be punished by law. The majority of Spaniards consider it unacceptable and should always be punished by law, among others: blackmailing a person by spreading photographs or videos of a sexual nature, for 97.5%; sharing photographs or videos of a sexual nature through social networks without the consent of the people who appear in the photo or video, for 96%; pressuring a person to send naked photos of themselves, for 92.7%. Practices that 73.7% of the population considers very/fairly widespread in Spain. Although men (64.2%) had a lower percentage than women (82.7%). And where the age group of 18 to 24 years is the one that thinks they are most widespread (81.9%). They are also perceived as unacceptable behaviors and must always be punished by law, among others: deliberately giving alcohol or drugs to a woman, without her knowing, in order to have sexual relations with her, for 98.3%; touching a woman in an unwanted way, for 88.2%; forcing the couple to have unwanted sexual relations, for 76%; or kissing a woman against her will, for 68.9%. Sexual harassment in the workplace 98.8% classify pressure to obtain sexual favors in exchange for job improvements or under threat of dismissal as sexual harassment. 97.5%, touching, pinching and cornering. 94.5%, unwanted hugs and kisses. 80.3% made offensive compliments. 75.9% repeatedly ask for sexual relations, even without pressure or threats. And 73.6% made insulting jokes or jokes about a worker. Many women who are subjected to sexual assault do not report it 59.6% of Spaniards believe that women who suffer sexual assault rarely report it. The age groups with the highest percentage are: 65 to 74 years (65.7%) and 18 to 24 years (64.5%). At the same time, they consider that the main reason why women do not report is "out of fear of the aggressor" (45.1%) , 15.7% "out of shame" and, in third place, 14.5% "for fear that they won't believe her." These and other data are collected in the survey on sexual violence against women that was carried out from January 20 to 25 . It is available to all media on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25/ 664 470 083.

Madrid, February 7, 2023. On February 8 , at 12:30 p.m. , the 'Survey on current issues: sexual violence against women', will be available to all media and interested people on the Center's website of Sociological Research (www.cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

The CCI for January rises and reaches 73 points, 5 points more than in December The ICC continues to rise with a cumulative rise of 17.5 points since July, when it reached 55.5 points. The current situation index stands at 60.2 points in January, with an increase of 4.1 points in relation to that obtained in December. The assessment of future expectations improves 5.8 points in the last month. Madrid, February 6, 2023 Consumer confidence stands at 73 points in the month of January, 5 points more than in December according to the monthly index of the Center for Sociological Research. The ICC figure has been rising since July when it stood at 55.5 points, since then it has risen 17.5 points. This increase in the index is due to the increase in its two components: the assessment of the current situation grows 4.1 points compared to the month of December and the assessment of future expectations improves 5.8 points in the last month. The valuation index of the current situation reached 60.2 points in January. This rise in the index is due to the positive evolution of the valuations of its three components: the valuation of the current economic situation grows 5 points compared to the month of December, standing at 46.3 points, that of the situation of households rises 2.5 points, reaching 64 points and the assessment of the labor market increases 4.7 points, reaching 70.2 points. The Expectations Index reaches 85.8 points this January, with an increase of 5.8 points compared to the month of December. The CIS ICC data are based on a representative sample of the Spanish population of 2,855 interviews carried out between January 13 and 20. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

Madrid, February 3, 2023. On February 6 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preview of the results of the CCI (Consumer Confidence Index) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). The ICC collects monthly the assessment of the recent evolution and expectations of Spanish consumers related to their family economy, employment and their savings and consumption possibilities. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

Madrid, January 17, 2023. On January 18 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preview of the results of the barometer for the month of January will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www. cis.es). For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

The CCI for December stands at 68 points, 7.5 points more than in November The CCI has increased by 12.5 points since July, when it stood at 55.5 points The current situation index grows 6.3 points compared to the month of November and the assessment of future expectations improves 8.8 points in the last month Madrid, January 12, 2023 . Consumer confidence stands at 68 points in December, 7.5 points more than in November according to the monthly index of the Center for Sociological Research. The ICC figure has improved since July when it stood at 55.5 points, since then it has risen 12.5 points. This increase in the index is due to the increase in its two components: the assessment of the current situation grows 6.3 points compared to the month of November and the assessment of future expectations improves 8.8 points in the last month. The valuation index of the current situation reached 56.1 points in December. This rise in the index is due to the positive evolution of the valuations of its three components: the valuation of the current economic situation, which grows by 7.4 points, placing it at 41.3 points, the assessment of the situation of households that increases 6.7 points, reaching 61.5 points, and the assessment of the labor market that increases 4.8 points, reaching 65.5 points. The Expectations Index reaches 80 points this December, with an increase of 8.8 points compared to the month of November. The CIS ICC data are based on a representative sample of the Spanish population of 2,908 interviews carried out between December 14 and 22. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

Madrid, January 11, 2023. On January 12 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preview of the results of the CCI (Consumer Confidence Index) will be available to all media and interested people on the website of the Center for Sociological Research (www.cis.es). The ICC collects monthly the assessment of the recent evolution and expectations of Spanish consumers related to their family economy, employment and their savings and consumption possibilities. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.