United Nations International Day of Happiness
08 Mar 2013 | Action for Happiness
A profound shift in attitudes is underway all over the
world. People are now recognising that 'progress' should be about
increasing human happiness and wellbeing, not just growing the
economy at all costs. That's why all 193 United Nations member
states have adopted a resolution calling for happiness to be given
greater priority and March 20 has been declared as the
International Day of Happiness - a day to inspire action for a
happier world.
To celebrate the first International Day of Happiness, Action for Happiness
is working in partnership with Cheers and a network of amazing, like-minded
organisations who share our vision for a flourishing world. We have
created a Day
of Happiness online platform and our focus for the day is
encouraging people to bring more happiness to others.
Creating a happier society requires action at all levels - not
just from political leaders and institutions but also from us as
individual citizens. When we do things to bring happiness to
others, everyone benefits. It helps the people we connect with,
boosts our own well-being and also inspires others to be more
caring and positive too.
Encouraging everyone to ACT
We want the Day of Happiness to be a global celebration of acts
of generosity, kindness, enthusiasm and connection - focused on
bringing happiness to others. So we're encouraging everyone to ACT,
by which we mean:
- A: Affirm the pledge - make a personal
pledge to try to create more happiness in the world
- C: Cheer Happy Heroes - celebrate
the people who bring happiness to you and others
- T: Take part - do something to mark the
day and spread some happiness
About the Day of Happiness
In July 2012, the United Nations General Assembly adopted
Resolution 66/281 which decreed that
the International Day of Happiness would be
observed every year on 20 March. Each year, on this date,
a universal phenomenon occurs. The sun is on the same plane as the
earthʼs equator so that day and night are of equal length, creating
balance in the earthʼs celestial coordinate systems.
The creation of the International Day of Happiness
followed on from the first ever United Nations conference on Happiness and
Wellbeing and an earlier UN resolution calling for member
states to place a greater focus on the happiness of their
citizens.
Support the day
Wherever you are in the world you can take part on the
International Day of Happiness by:
Tags:
Be a Happiness Activist, Politics of Happiness