TODAY IS HAPPINESS DAY: UN RESOLUTION (/RES/66/281)

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Resolution adopted by the General Assembly on 28 June 2012

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without reference to a Main Committee (A/66/L.48/Rev.1)

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66/281. Internationa

l Day of Happiness

The General Assembly

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Recalling

its resolution 65/309 of 19 July 2011, which invites Member States to pursue the elaboration of additional measures that better capture the importance of the pursuit of happiness and well-being in development with a view to guiding their public policies,

Conscious that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal,

Recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of  their recognition in public policy objectives, Recognizing alsothe 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,

1.

Decides to proclaim 20 March the International Day of Happiness;

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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;

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Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to the attention of all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and civil society organizations for appropriate observance.

 

118th plenary meeting

28 June 2012

 

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