International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), a universally-recognized observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/72/281) and marked every year on 16 June.
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This year, the IDFR was observed in Uganda, Ghana, Kenya, Morocco, Senegal and The Gambia
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This year, the IDFR campaign calls for a renewed and expanded commitment to fully maximise the impact of remittances in achieving the SDGs in LMICs (Low-and-Middle Income Countries).
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Join us on the International Day for Family Remittances (IDFR) by using your digital platforms and networks, to raise awareness of the valuable role that migrants are playing in supporting families, communities, and countries.
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At the international level: by ensuring that the revitalized Global Partnership for Sustainable Development – as outlined in SDG 17 – and the GCM promote collaboration across all sectors involved in remittances.
The table traces the evolution of the IDFR and IFAD’s advocacy actions – implemented through Global Forum on Remittances, Investment and Development (GFRID) and IDFR campaigns – and their contribution to key global policy processes.
Private sector actors call for a global remittance observance at GFRID, leading to IDFR.
The adoption of the IDFR by IFAD’s Governing Council established a recurring, institutionally mandated platform for global policy engagement on remittances.
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Financing for Development (FFD), recognized remittances as a development finance flow, including commitments on cost reduction and access to financial services.
UN development and migration policy processes integrated remittances into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including commitments to reduce remittance transaction costs.
Through the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), under the Turkish Presidency, remittances and related policy recommendations were incorporated into the GPFI Financial Inclusion Action Plan.
GFRID 2017 and early IDFR observances contributed to policy dialogue during negotiations on the Global Compact for Migration.
GFRID 2018 (Malaysia) generated actionable priorities in support of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).
Resolution unanimously adopted by the General Assembly on 12 June 2018 A/RES/72/281.
Adopted in 2018 by 164 governments, the GCM commits to remittance cost reduction, digital and inclusive remittances, and migration for sustainable development, with IDFR and GFRID referenced.
Launch of the 10‑year IDFR advocacy campaign to advance the contributions of migrants and remittances to the sustainable development.
Advocacy campaign to sustain remittance flows and strengthen resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Response to the COVID-19 pandemic: IFAD, the African Union and the World Bank launched the Remittance Community Task Force (RCTF) and Blueprint for Action.
United Nations financing for development processes integrated remittances into global recovery discussions, reflecting the recommendations of the Remittance Community Task Force (RCTF) and recognizing remittances as a key mechanism for resilience and recovery.
UN Member States prioritized remittances within the Financing for Development framework, reflecting the Blueprint for Action.
GFRID 2021 (virtual) set actionable priorities on remittances, digitalization and inclusion.
IDFR 2021–2022 highlighted digitalization and financial inclusion as key to addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the resilience of remittance-receiving families.
The G20 2021 Leaders’ Outcomes highlighted the importance of digitalisation to ensure the continuity of remittance flows and to support greater financial inclusion of remittance recipients in countries of origin.
The Group of Twenty (G20) GPFI integrated rural remittances as a key reference within its work on remittances and introduced targeted recommendations in its Financial Inclusion Action Plan, drawing on lessons reflected in the Remittance Community Task Force Blueprint for Action.
GFRID 2023 (Kenya) advanced policy dialogue on digital remittances, financial inclusion and cost reduction.
IDFR 2023–2024 promoted practical digital and financial inclusion models for remittance recipients, supporting GCM implementation and FfD processes.
IDFR 2025 promoted solutions to maximize the development impact of remittances in support of the Financing for Development agenda.
IDFR 2026 translates FfD4 commitments into country- and local-level action to maximize the development impact of remittances.
At FfD4 (Seville, 2025), governments reaffirmed commitments to reduce remittance costs, expand digital remittances, and strengthen financial inclusion and literacy – particularly in rural areas – supported by improved regulation and data.
French Group of Seven (G7) Presidency supports IDFR 2026 to advance practical action on remittances for rural resilience and jobs.
Private sector actors call for a global remittance observance at GFRID, leading to IDFR.
The adoption of the IDFR by IFAD’s Governing Council established a recurring, institutionally mandated platform for global policy engagement on remittances.
The Addis Ababa Action Agenda of the Financing for Development (FFD), recognized remittances as a development finance flow, including commitments on cost reduction and access to financial services.
UN development and migration policy processes integrated remittances into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including commitments to reduce remittance transaction costs.
Through the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), under the Turkish Presidency, remittances and related policy recommendations were incorporated into the GPFI Financial Inclusion Action Plan.
GFRID 2017 and early IDFR observances contributed to policy dialogue during negotiations on the Global Compact for Migration.
GFRID 2018 (Malaysia) generated actionable priorities in support of the Global Compact for Migration (GCM).
Resolution unanimously adopted by the General Assembly on 12 June 2018 A/RES/72/281.
Adopted in 2018 by 164 governments, the GCM commits to remittance cost reduction, digital and inclusive remittances, and migration for sustainable development, with IDFR and GFRID referenced.
Launch of the 10‑year IDFR advocacy campaign to advance the contributions of migrants and remittances to the sustainable development.
Advocacy campaign to sustain remittance flows and strengthen resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
United Nations financing for development processes integrated remittances into global recovery discussions, reflecting the recommendations of the Remittance Community Task Force (RCTF) and recognizing remittances as a key mechanism for resilience and recovery.
UN Member States prioritized remittances within the Financing for Development framework, reflecting the Blueprint for Action.
GFRID 2021 (virtual) set actionable priorities on remittances, digitalization and inclusion.
Advocacy campaign to sustain remittance flows and strengthen resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The G20 2021 Leaders’ Outcomes highlighted the importance of digitalisation to ensure the continuity of remittance flows and to support greater financial inclusion of remittance recipients in countries of origin.
The Group of Twenty (G20) GPFI integrated rural remittances as a key reference within its work on remittances and introduced targeted recommendations in its Financial Inclusion Action Plan, drawing on lessons reflected in the Remittance Community Task Force Blueprint for Action.
GFRID 2023 (Kenya) advanced policy dialogue on digital remittances, financial inclusion and cost reduction.
IDFR 2023–2024 promoted practical digital and financial inclusion models for remittance recipients, supporting GCM implementation and FfD processes.
IDFR 2025 promoted solutions to maximize the development impact of remittances in support of the Financing for Development agenda.
At FfD4 (Seville, 2025), governments reaffirmed commitments to reduce remittance costs, expand digital remittances, and strengthen financial inclusion and literacy – particularly in rural areas – supported by improved regulation and data.
IDFR 2025 promoted solutions to maximize the development impact of remittances in support of the Financing for Development agenda.
French Group of Seven (G7) Presidency supports IDFR 2026 to advance practical action on remittances for rural resilience and jobs.
