What is the International Day of Happiness?
It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United
Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognize
the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. In 2015,
the UN launched the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which seek to end
poverty, reduce inequality, and protect our planet – three key aspects that
lead to well-being and happiness. The United Nations invites each person of any
age, plus every classroom, business and government to join in celebration of
the International Day of Happiness.
The General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution
66/281 of 12 July 2012 proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness, recognizing the relevance of happiness and
well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings
around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives.
It also recognized the need for a more inclusive, equitable and balanced
approach to economic growth that promotes sustainable development, poverty
eradication, happiness and the well-being of all peoples.
Well alright, I for one am ready for a day of happiness. I'd love to join you all, suitably distantly of course, to raise a mug in praise of happiness, equity, sustainability etc. Guess we could enjoy a remote and virtual happy hour on Friday at about beer-thirty, wherever we find ourselves. Wouldn't be the same though, would it?
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