International Day of Happiness

Illien ran a campaign at the United Nations from 2006 to 2012 to encourage and advance the primacy of happiness, well-being, and democracy.

[6] In 2011, Jayme Illien proposed the idea of the International Day of Happiness at the United Nations General Assembly.

Taking the time to note and appreciate what oneself have to be thankful for, even the little things, will make people feel happier and more fulfilled in life.

It's a particularly powerful tool on this day because it helps us to instantly share and spread our activities, as well as the joy they bring, all over the world.

[11] Cities where the Ukrainian smiley was displayed included New York,[12] Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome and Sydney.