International Day of Happiness: Promoting Global Well-Being
| Event | Key Details |
|---|---|
| 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. |