International Day of Happiness: Celebrating Joy and Well-Being
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | International Day of Happiness |
| Date | March 20th (annually) |
| Purpose | Spread awareness about the importance of happiness in human life |
| Recognized by | United Nations |
| Key Goals | Promote happiness, well-being, sustainable development, and poverty reduction |
| History | - Declared by the UN General Assembly on July 12, 2012 |
| - Initiated by Bhutan, which values national happiness | |
| Significance | - Highlights happiness as crucial for human survival and a better life |
| - Encourages sustainable development, well-being, and poverty reduction | |
| - Promotes human rights and inclusion of well-being in policy goals | |
| - Encourages governments to invest in conditions that support happiness | |
| 2024 Celebration | - UN invites individuals, schools, businesses, and governments to participate |
| - Focus on spreading joy, gratitude, and prioritizing well-being | |
| - Reflect on personal happiness and share with others |