Every year on March 20th, the International Day of Happiness promotes the idea that part of humanity’s progress should include how to increase happiness and wellbeing.
According to research, three things make people happy:
1. The quality of their relationships.
2. Having a job or hobby that they love and that challenges them.
3. Helping others through volunteer work or random acts of kindness.
The United Nations invites Member States, 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.
In 2011, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution that recognized happiness as a fundamental human goal. The resolution called for a more inclusive and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes happiness. In 2012, the first-ever UN Conference on Happiness took place. During this conference, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution stating International Happiness Day would be celebrated every year on March 20th. The first International Day of Happiness was observed in 2013.
Source: www.un.org
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