{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/784504.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":784504,"attributes":{"action":"Officially recognise 8 August as World Huggle Day in the United Kingdom","background":"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.","additional_details":"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.","committee_note":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2026-10-13T12:43:04.204Z","updated_at":"2026-11-05T12:17:25.534Z","rejected_at":"2026-11-05T12:17:23.904Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-10-19T09:15:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"The Government is not responsible for designating national days."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}