International Day of Happiness: Promoting Global Well-Being
Event | Key Details |
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International Day of Happiness | Celebrated annually on March 20. |
Established By | United Nations General Assembly on July 12, 2012. |
Purpose | Promote happiness as a fundamental human goal and sustainable development. |
Key Advocate | Bhutan, which introduced Gross National Happiness (GNH) in the 1970s. |
Focus Areas | Human rights, social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic stability. |
Alignment with SDGs | Linked to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health), SDG 4 (Quality Education), etc. |