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May 7, 2024

Public Health Threats and Pandemics
What Is Avian Flu?

A global surge in avian flu outbreaks in birds and some mammals is worrying poultry farmers, scientists, and health experts. The trend is provoking questions about the future of the disease and globa…

A man is kneeling, surrounded by poultry and farm equipment as he examines a bird on the ground.
Backgrounder by Mariel Ferragamo

September 4, 2009

United States
U.S. Opinion on Human Rights

This page is part of Public Opinion on Global Issues. This publication is now archived. The Role of the United Nations in Human Rights Americans express support for the United Nations playin…

Backgrounder International Institutions and Global Governance Program

March 25, 2009

United States
Human Rights Reporting and U.S. Foreign Policy

The U.S. State Department’s annual global rating of human rights performance antagonizes friend and foe alike. Many rights activists embrace the reports while some express doubts about their influenc…

Backgrounder by Robert McMahon

August 9, 2006

Human Rights
Iran’s Waning Human Rights

With international attention focused on Tehran’s nuclear activities, democracy advocates, journalists, and human rights campaigners in Iran face a worsening situation and daily harassment. 

Backgrounder by Lionel Beehner

August 12, 2009

Global
World Opinion on Human Rights

This page is part of Public Opinion on Global Issues. This publication is now archived. The Role of the United Nations in Human Rights Majorities or pluralities in all nations polled express…

Backgrounder International Institutions and Global Governance Program