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Madrid, March 16, 2023. On March 17 , at 1:30 p.m. , the preview of the results of the barometer for the month of March 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 February stands at 71.6 points The current situation index stands at 59.2 points in February, and the expectations index reaches 84 points. Madrid, March 6, 2023 . Consumer confidence stands at 71.6 points in the month of February, 1.4 points less than in January according to the monthly index of the Center for Sociological Research. The CCI figure since July has gone from 55.5 points to 71.6 in February, which represents an increase of 16.1 points. The small drop in the index in February is due to the decrease in its two components: the assessment of the current situation and the assessment of future expectations. The assessment index of the current situation reached 59.2 points in February, with a decrease of 1 point in relation to that obtained in the month of January. This slight decrease is due to the evolution of the overall assessments of its three components: the assessment of the current economic situation grows 1.1 points compared to the month of January, standing at 47.4 points, the assessment of the situation of households practically remains the same, rising 0.1 point and reaching 64.1 points and the valuation of the labor market falls 4.1 points, reaching 66.1 points. The Expectations Index reaches 84 points this February, with a decrease of 1.8 points compared to the month of January. This decline in the index is due to the negative evolution of its three components: the assessment of the evolution of the economy in the immediate future has a slight loss of 0.2 points, reaching 76.3 points, while expectations about the future of the labor market fall this month of February to 83.8 points, losing 1.4 points compared to the previous month and the assessment of the future situation of households also falls, reaching 91.8 points, which represents a drop of 3.8 points compared to the month of January. For any questions, the Communication telephone number is 91 580 76 25.

Madrid, March 3, 2023. On March 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, February 16, 2023. On February 17 , at 12:30 p.m. , the preview of the results of the barometer for the month of February 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.

75th anniversary of the UDHR 94.4% of Spaniards believe that human rights are important to guarantee a more just society in Spain According to the survey on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights carried out by the CIS, 44% of Spaniards believe that the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has helped the population know their basic rights Spaniards identify human rights with freedom, equality, social well-being, peace, democracy and social protection. Environmental rights, free healthcare and access to mental health would be the main rights that Spaniards would include in this treaty. 80.4% claim that renting a home in Spain is one of the situations in which discrimination is suffered the most Madrid, February 13, 2023. The CIS has carried out a study on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. 81.7% of the population claims that they know or have heard about this treaty. For 44.1% of Spaniards, this Declaration has served “a lot or quite a lot” for the population to know their basic rights, while for 36% this treaty has served “little or nothing”. Considering the last 20 years, 48.2% of Spaniards believe that the number of countries that respect human rights has increased, while 24.5% assure that the number of countries that respect human rights has decreased. New rights in the UDHR Regarding a possible update of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 73.9% of Spaniards think that environmental rights (for example, the right to drinking water and other supplies) should be included , 72.6% think that the right to free healthcare and 44.4% affirm that the right to have access to mental health should be included. Violation of human rights Citizens assure that child labor, forced marriages or the existence of child soldiers should be eradicated “very urgently” (87.1%); lack of access to drinking water (86.3%); food deprivation (83.9%); and torture, the death penalty or slavery (82.8%). For Spaniards, the most important aspects in a democracy are: that elections are free and fair (87.2%), that judges can carry out their work without interference (83%) and that information from the media is free, independent and plural (79.7%). Discrimination in Spain Renting a home is one of the situations in which discrimination can occur most in Spain, according to 80.4% of those surveyed. In second place would be discrimination at work, for 78.1%, and at school or institute for 72.6%. When accessing private services such as banks or consultancies, 52.3% believe that they also suffer discrimination, while when accessing public services such as health or finance, the figure decreases, since only 34.1% believe that they are discriminated against. suffers discrimination in this area. pressure instrument When asked if the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is an instrument of pressure for countries that violate them to accept them, 52.2% believe that it does serve to make these countries accept human rights or some of those rights. While 42.7% assure that the UDHR has no influence at all. Furthermore, according to geographical area, the areas in which human rights are believed to be least respected are Africa (56.3%) and Asia (19.5%). And Iran (11.1%) and China (9.8%) are the two countries, according to those surveyed, in which they are least respected. Finally, when asking Spaniards about how a country's success is achieved, 65.9% believe that this success "is based on compliance with human rights" , while 24.6% assure that success of a country “is based on its economic development.” These and other data are collected in the '75th anniversary of human rights' Study that was carried out from January 26 to 31 . 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 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.