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Happiness is about feeling content and not having to fake your feelings, so whatever makes you happy, you do you!
International Day of Happiness is a global event arranged by the United Nations annually on March 20. It serves to remind us that being happy is a human right and worth celebrating — and if you’re not already happy on this day, the celebrations may change that!
In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that made it a “fundamental human goal” to give happiness as much priority as economic opportunity. Two years later, in 2013, all 193 member states of the UN celebrated the world’s first International Day of Happiness, and it has continued to grow since.
Facts about happiness that will blow your mind
- Happiness has power over your immune system
- Doing good for others means doing good for yourself
- Floral scents can make you happy
- Relationships are more important than money
- Bright colors can brighten your day
- Happiness can help alleviate pain
- Being outside can make you happier
- So go on and listen to Pharrell Williams’ ‘Happy’ on repeat
The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012.
The International Day of Happiness aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness within their lives.
In 2015, the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals to make people’s lives happier. Its main development goals are eradicate poverty, reduce inequality and protect our planet.
The United Nations invites people of all ages to join in celebrating the International Day of Happiness.
Assembly Resolution A/RES/66/281 states in pertinent part:
The General Assembly, Conscious that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal, Recognizing also 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, Decides to proclaim 20 March the International Day of Happiness, Invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and other international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to observe the International Day of Happiness in an appropriate manner, including through education and public awareness-raising activities[…]
— United Nations General Assembly, Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 28 June 2012
History:
Before the International Day of Happiness was established, together with Luis Gallardo, President of the World Happiness Foundation, Jayme Illien founded “Happytalism.” Illien ran a campaign at the United Nations from 2006 to 2012 to encourage and advance the primacy of happiness, well-being, and democracy.
In 2011, Jayme Illien proposed the idea of the International Day of Happiness at the United Nations General Assembly. He wanted the United Nations General Assembly to promote Happiness economics around the world by improving the economic development of all countries. The idea was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. On 19 July 2011, the United Nations General Assembly passed UN resolution 65/309, Happiness Toward A Holistic Approach To Growth, an initiative of then-Prime Minister Jigme Thinley of Bhutan, a country that has famously pursued the target of “”Gross National Happiness”” since the 1970s.
The International Day of Happiness officially established it in 2012 and first commemorated it in 2013. Building on the concept of Jayme Illien, the United Nations has taken a step forward with World Happiness Day to inform people about the importance of happiness in people’s lives and the need to incorporate happiness into public policies.
Official Advocacy:
On 22 January 2013, then UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon stated in an address to the UN General Assembly and focus on people should get together facing the problems we have, and try to achieve the mission that to meet a society with happiness.
Ten steps to meet the goal of global happiness in 2021:
- Do things that makes you happy
- Tell Everyone
- Participate in and celebrate the World Happiness Contest
- Give and spread happiness to others
- To celebrate
- Share the things that make you happy on social media
- Promote the resolution
- We will advance the United Nations global goals for sustainable development
- Enjoy nature
- Adopt hedonism
Seven main missions in 2021:
- Happiness as a fundamental human right and goal for all
- Happiness as a universal aspiration in the lives of all
- Happiness as a way of living, being, and serving communities and society
- Happiness as a north star for individuals, communities, governments, and society.
- Happiness path toward achieving the sustainable development goals
- Happiness as a “new paradigm’ for human development
- Worldwide celebration of the international day of happiness that is democratic, diverse, organic, and inclusive
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