The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on 20 March.[1] It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012.[2]
The International Day of Happiness aims to make people around the world realize the importance of happiness within their lives.[3]
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.[4]
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[5]
^"International Day of Happiness, 20 March". United Nations: Department of Economic and Social Affairs Social Inclusion. United Nations. 31 July 2015. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
^"International Day of Happiness 2021: Theme, history of the day". Hindustan Times. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021.
^Nations, United. "International Day of Happiness". United Nations. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
^Nations, United. "国际幸福日 | 联合国". United Nations (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 27 April 2021.
^Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 28 June 2012
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