UN connects well-being and the pursuit of happiness – United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs I was very happy when I learned last year that the UN dedicates a day to Happiness. I always thought all these annual days of UN observances are important because they usually deal with important issues many people would otherwise rarely (if ever) hear of. The pursuit of happiness as a fundamental human goal is something I wish would be talked about much more in my country. Most of Hungarian people (generally known for their pessimism and low spirit) would never consider happiness…
March 20: International Day of Happiness The General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution 66/281 of 12 July 2012 proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the importance of their recognition in public policy objectives. Learn more about this day and read the Secretary General’s full message clicking here.
The what if’s of Iraq It is entirely fitting that the invasion of Iraq began, 10 years ago Tuesday, based on faulty intelligence: Our actions throughout the war were marred by miscalculation and wishful thinking time and again.
About the country who gave you the Rubik’s Cube! – Imgur Nice summary about Hungary. Since I missed March 15 and the commemoration of the anniversary of the greatest revolution in Hungarian history due to bad weather (and a three-day-long power outage, dont ask…), now I thought I would share this. I hope you are open to learn some fun and interesting facts about Hungary and Hungarian people!
Hungary Tests the E.U.’s Norms A fresh constitutional amendment has provoked alarms within Europe and elsewhere over the balance of the Hungarian government.
BBC News: Hungary defies critics over change to constitution Hungary’s parliament has adopted a package of constitutional changes proposed by the ruling Fidesz party which critics say undermine democracy. The EU expressed concern about the bill, which defies some court rulings. “These amendments raise concerns with respect to the principle of the rule of law, EU law and Council of Europe standards,” a statement by European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso and Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland said.
Finally! The official music video of Almost Home! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
Joint Statement on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls signed by heads of UN agencies on Tuesday.
mohandasgandhi: dank-potion: 23andchildfree: Happy women’s day, yo Women perform 66% of the world’s work, but receive only 11% of the world’s income, and own only 1% of the world’s land. Women make up 66% of the world’s illiterate adults. Women head 83% of single-parent families. The number of families nurtured by women alone doubled from 1970 to 1995 (from 5.6 million to 12.2 million). Women account for 55% of all college students, but even when women have equal years of education it does not translate into economic opportunities or political power. There are six million more women than men in…
Launching on International Women’s Day, 8 March 2013, the song is a rallying cry that inspires listeners to join the drive for women’s rights and gender equality. “One Woman” was written for UN Women, the global champion for women and girls worldwide, to celebrate its mission and work to improve women’s lives around the world. Great song, great message! Happy International Women’s Day! We shall shine! (Source: https://www.youtube.com/)
