Rejected petition: Officially recognise 8 August as World Huggle Day in the United Kingdom
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We call on the UK Government to officially recognise 8 August as World Huggle Day and encourage its annual observance as a national awareness day promoting kindness, emotional wellbeing, social inclusion and community connection.
Loneliness and isolation affect people across the UK. Huggle combines the warmth of a hug with the comfort of a snuggle, symbolising kindness, care and human connection beyond physical touch. Recognising 8 August as World Huggle Day could encourage schools, charities and communities to promote wellbeing, inclusion and stronger relationships. Through voluntary acts of kindness, we can build a society where everyone feels valued, supported and connected.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
The Government is not responsible for designating national days.
We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.