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Let's reclaim happiness: March 20 International Day of Happiness

Written by: Kamran Mofid
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"When we contribute to the common good, we ourselves are enriched. Compassion promotes happiness and will help build the future we want”

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In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness

Happiness…can change the world   

March 20 marks the United Nations International Day of Happiness. The Kingdom of Bhutan, known for adopting Gross National Happiness as a measurement of its people’s prosperity, started the initiative for a day devoted to happiness. All 193 UN member states then adopted the resolution creating a day to inspire action for a happier world. On the first celebration of the Day, in 2013, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, “let us reinforce our commitment to inclusive and sustainable human development and renew our pledge to help others. When we contribute to the common good, we ourselves are enriched. Compassion promotes happiness and will help build the future we want.”

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RIP Tony Benn

Written by: Kamran Mofid
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Tony Benn, a pivotal figure in British leftwing politics in the second half of the 20th century, who renounced his title in order to become a parliamentarian, died today (Friday 14 March 2014) at home at the age of 88. Benn was  a principled campaigner and articulate statesman. He was a visionary leader, a courageous voice for justice and a clear moral compass, respected by many- friends and foes alike.

Benn's activism, which included going to Iraq in the runup to the US/UK invasion in an attempt to forestall war, was tireless, inspired and inspiring. At the time when the world has been hijacked by the false ideology of neo-liberalism, Benn, more than ever, will be very much  missed.

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“Doctors, are obsessed with the causes of disease rather than the causes of "wellness": Sir Harry Burns

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Sir Harry Burns: 'We need compassion, not judgements about poor people' Photo: sundaypost.com

“As a young surgeon in Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Sir Harry Burns was so troubled by the challenges facing poorer people in the city that he embarked on a new career path. "I became very interested in the way society organised itself for the greater good," he recalls. "I eventually thought the time had come to stop cutting bits out (of people) and start thinking more creatively about doing something to stop the bits that needed to be cut out."

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