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Modern slavery is present in some form in 167 countries, according to a new report from the Walk Free Foundation. The organization's 2016 Global Slavery Index estimates that 45.8 million people are in some type of modern slavery.

Among the 34 OECD member states, a median 74% of residents say they have confidence in their local police. The U.S., where this question was last asked in December 2013, falls in the middle of the pack at 78%.

Majorities of Americans expect the Biden administration will be able to accomplish 10 of 15 specific common national and foreign policy goals.

Less than half of Americans have heard of the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign. Awareness is highest in the East and lowest in the West. Even fewer Americans know that the slogan relates to terrorism and crime.

In 31 of the 135 countries Gallup surveyed in 2012, less than half of residents feel safe walking in their neighborhoods at night -- a finding that has important implications for prosperity and well-being in these nations.

The percentage of women who say they worry about being sexually assaulted is up slightly from the last three years but near the average in Gallup's trend.

Learn more about Americans' views on guns with Gallup's trends on 10 key aspects of the issue, with quick links to Gallup data.

Americans' 52% support for stricter gun laws is the lowest since 2014, and the 19% who favor a ban on possession of handguns is the lowest on record.

Gallup's Global Safety Research Center measures countries' progress toward achieving the United Nations' goal for peaceful, secure societies.

This month, Gallup is publishing new data and insights on the most important political, economic, religion and well-being topics at the state level.