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#Thoughtfortheweek

Today is International day of Happiness, begun in 2013 - by a unanimous vote of 193 countries in the UN. The philosophy behind the day is that the “pursuit of happiness” is a basic human right and goal. And there is also the basic assumption that, in order to promote world happiness, initiatives should be undertaken to eradicate poverty, establish equality, and protect the environment.


 
 
 

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