International Day Of Happiness - March 20

International Day of Happiness

20 March

From A GMW subscriber:

Are you aware that the UN created last year a resolution for the International Day of Happiness
Bravo for Dr. Robert Muller and his heart.

Resolution adopted by the General Assembly 
[without reference to a Main Committee (A/66/L.48/Rev.1)] 

66/281. International Day of Happiness 

The General Assembly,

Recalling its resolution 65/309 of 19 July 2011, which invites Member States to pursue the elaboration of additional measures that better capture the importance of the pursuit of happiness and well-being in development with a view to guiding their public policies,Conscious that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal, 
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, 
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, 

1. Decides to proclaim 20 March the International Day of Happiness; 

2. Invites all Member States, organizations of the United Nations systemand 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; 

3. Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and civil society organizations for appropriate observance. 

118th plenary meeting 28 June 2012

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