Jump to content

International Day of Happiness

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 143.239.71.1 (talk) at 11:00, 20 March 2013 (→‎See also). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

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. Assembly Resolution A/RES/66/281 states in pertinent part:

Balloons of Happiness

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[…][1]

Celebrations

  • Happiness 1st Institute vows to celebrate International Happiness Day by providing free seminars with tips and tools to increase happiness and awareness of the benefits of happiness each year. Happiness 1st Institute and the International Society of Happiness Professionals challenge other happiness professionals to provide free happiness increasing and awareness information on International Happiness Day in the spirit of greater happiness for all the worlds people.[2]
  • Happy Newcomer Inc. in association with The Bolivian Centre for Research in Positive Psychology have organized a campaign for the International Day of happiness by developing a web portal where people can share events and activities planned for this day.[3]
  • Happiness International is encouraging people to make a Happiness Day Resolution by choosing one action supporting their happiness to continue developing over the coming year. To help people select the best action to match their needs for happiness, they are offering free access to their science-based online Happiness Planner™.[4]
  • Day of Happiness has organized their ACT campaign asking people to do three things on the International Day of Happiness: Accept the pledge, Cheer happy heroes, and Take part on the day.[5]

See also

  • Happiness
  • Annual ancient Nowruz celebrations, the beginning of Spring on 20th or 21st of March.

References

  1. ^ http://documents-dds-ny.un.org/doc/UNDOC/GEN/N11/475/68/pdf/N1147568.pdf?OpenElement Resolution adopted by the General Assembly
  2. ^ http://happiness1st.com/
  3. ^ http://internationalhappinessday.net/
  4. ^ http://happinessinternational.org/have-you-made-your-happiness-day-resolution/
  5. ^ http://dayofhappiness.net/
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=International_Day_of_Happiness&oldid=545656646"