In 2012, the UN, by its Resolution No. 66/281, proclaimed March 20 International Day of Happiness in order to recognize the importance of happiness in the life of every person and to support the idea that the pursuit of happiness is a common feeling for all people on our planet.
Also, according to the founders of the Day, today’s holiday is intended to show that happiness is one of the main goals of humanity. In this regard, the founders call on all countries to focus their efforts on improving the well-being of every person.
The UN invites all Member States, international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to celebrate the International Day of Happiness in an appropriate way, including through educational and thematic events.
By establishing the International Day of Happiness, the UN also seeks to draw the world’s attention to the fact that economic development must be balanced, equitable and inclusive. The implementation of such a development model will result in sustainable economic growth in countries with a subsequent reduction in poverty. In addition, the UN argues that in order to achieve a global state of happiness on the planet, it is necessary to support economic growth with social and environmental programs.
Interestingly, the initiative to establish an International Day of Happiness came from a small mountainous country – Bhutan. It is believed that the people of the Kingdom of Bhutan are the happiest people in the world – champions in the Gross National Happiness Index, which measures the national wealth of its citizens. By the way, the very concept of the Gross National Happiness coefficient was introduced and cultivated by the fourth king of Bhutan and became one of the concepts of the unofficial state philosophy of the country.
Also to reflect the well-being of people and the state of the environment around the world, the International Happy Planet Index was introduced in July 2006.
The phenomenon of happiness is studied by such sciences as philosophy, ethics, psychology, and also theology. Physiologists study happiness in close connection with the so-called “happiness hormones” – endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. For thousands of years, the theme of happiness has provided the broadest scope for creativity to poets, artists, musicians, artists. And, of course, every person who walks through life with all its joys and concerns, necessarily comprehends on the way his unique little Big Happiness.
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Isgender Saparov,
student of International Law Faculty of
The Institute of International Relations of
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan.
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