On 4 March 2025, the UN General Assembly, initiated by the Republic of Kiribati and backed by dozens of member states, adopted a resolution designating 12 July as the International Day of Hope. The resolution arrived amid a world facing multiple crises — armed conflict, climate change, and economic inequality — aiming to remind the world that hope is a vital psychological force driving individuals and communities toward resilience and building a better future. The day seeks to foster dialogue on hope's role in peacebuilding, mental health, and post-crisis recovery efforts. The UN invites member states and civil society to organize events and activities that showcase stories of hope and resilience from around the world — in contexts of war, poverty, or illness — while reinforcing messages of human solidarity and constructive optimism that inspire positive action rather than surrender to despair.