Happiness is one of the fundamental goals of humanity. The United Nations General Assembly recognizes this goal and calls for “a more comprehensive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that contributes to the happiness and well-being of all peoples” (resolution A/RES/66/281).
Recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as common human goals and aspirations in the lives of people around the world and the importance of their reflection in public policy objectives, the General Assembly, in its resolution 66/281 of July 12, 2012, proclaimed March 20 as the International Day of Happiness. The United Nations invites all Member States, international and regional organizations, and civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to celebrate International Day of Happiness in an appropriate manner, including through educational activities.
Since 2013, the United Nations has been celebrating International Day of Happiness to recognize the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. In 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals to end poverty, reduce inequalities and protect our planet – the three keys to prosperity and happiness. The resolution was adopted at the initiative of Bhutan, recognizing the supremacy of national happiness over national income since the early 1970s.
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Mergen GURDOV,
1st Year Student of the Faculty of
International Law of the Institute of
International Relations of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
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