International Day of Family Remittances

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2021 Date	16 June 2021
2022 Date	16 June 2022

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International Day of Family Remittances in 2021

Wednesday, 16 Jun

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International Day of Family Remittances History

The International Day of Family Remittances is an observance recognized by the United Nations. The day aims to bring recognition to the contribution done by migrants who leave their homes to work and try to attain a better life for their families. The International Day of Family Remittances occurs every year on June 16th.

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— Dilip Ratha (@DilipRatha) June 16, 2021

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Updated 22:10Celebrating Those at Home, Yet Far Away this International Day of Family Remittances | Remitly

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International Day of Family Remittances: The global pandemic highlights the crucial role of remittances for migrant families

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Covid-19 has squeezed migrants’ remittances to their families

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International Day of Family Remittances Facts & Quotes

In 2019, over 200 million migrant workers sent about $554 billion to their families in remittance-reliant countries.
Global remittances are believed to have declined by about 20% in 2020 due to the economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Family remittances have a direct impact on the lives of 1 billion people -- one out of seven individuals on earth. Added together, remittances are three times greater than Official Development Assistance and surpass Foreign Direct Investment - UN Secretary-General António Guterres

International Day of Family Remittances Top Events and Things to Do

Learn about the remittance community task force. Launched by the International Fund for Agricultural Development, this task force aims to raise awareness about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on those families relying on remittances.
Listen to a podcast which discusses the threat families are facing involving remittances.
Watch the IFAD's 2020 International Day of Family Remittances video if you missed it.