International Day of Family Remittances

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2020 Date	16 June 2020
2021 Date	16 June 2021

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International Day of Family Remittances in 2020

Tuesday, 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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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

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International Day of Family Remittances Facts & Quotes

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