<span style="color: #222222;">Today is the International Day of Happiness.&nbsp; It was established by the United Nations General Assembly on 28 June 2012.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">The Assembly passed the resolution, which invites Member States to pursue the elaboration of additional measures that better capture the importance of happiness and well-being in development with a view to guiding their public policies.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">It recognized the 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.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">The resolution said that the pursuit of happiness is a fundamental human goal. The 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.</span><br />” <span style="color: #222222;">&nbsp;</span><br />” &nbsp;