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The 15th of March was designated World Consumer Rights Day by the consumer movement, to raise global awareness about consumer rights and needs. Celebrating the day is a chance to demand that the rights of all consumers are respected and protected, and to protest against market abuses and social injustices which undermine those rights. World Consumer Rights Day is globally recognised with support from the United Nations and other international actors. The campaign has been run by Consumers International for over 40 years, uniting the consumer movement and partners to celebrate together.

Happiness is a fundamental human goal. The United Nations General Assembly recognises this goal and calls for “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced approach to economic growth that promotes the happiness and well-being of all peoples.”

Governments and international organisations should invest in conditions that support happiness by upholding human rights and incorporating well-being and environmental dimensions into policy frameworks. The effectiveness of governments in upholding peace and social order, as well as in the fields of taxation, legal institutions and delivery of public services, strongly correlates with average life satisfaction.

This day serves as a call to action for individuals, organisations, and all levels of government to actively work to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate.

The day serves as a means to affirm and promote the full realisation of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for autistic people on an equal basis with others.