International Day of Family Remittances

On International Day of Family Remittances today, we observe the impact on these contributions have on millions of households as well as on communities, countries and entire regions — 📸 of CGI Bali https://t.co/rGeqHtZlPB

— India in Bali (@cgibali) June 16, 2020

2/3rd of all Indonesian migrants r women sending home remittances = $8.4 billion/yr & often investing it in health, education, family, & community. #COVID19 has hit them esp hard & @unwomenid is intensifying efforts2 support their needs in unprecedented times w/🙏to @uni_eropa https://t.co/B1orDO2N25

— Jamshed M Kazi (@JKaziunwomen) June 16, 2020

Remittances are a lifeline for poor families in low and middle income countries. Governments should take measures and do everything possible to facilitate the flow of funds during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Today is the International Day of Family Remittances #IDFR https://t.co/QapAXw0YIO

— Gilbert Houngbo (@GHoungbo) June 16, 2020