1. Global perceptions of inequality and discrimination
In our 36-country survey, we asked respondents how large a problem various types of inequality…
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2. Factors seen as contributing to economic inequality
People around the world see various factors as contributing to economic inequality in their country:…
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On Thursday, only 10 out of 21 planned humanitarian movements were facilitated by the Israeli…