On the occasion of the International Day of Family Remittances, which is celebrated around the globe on June 16 each year, IOM Azerbaijan salutes all Azerbaijani migrants working abroad, as well as the migrants working in Azerbaijan, for their dedication in providing financial support to their families via sending remittances back home.

This day is declared by the United Nations General Assembly resolution of 2018, and it is a great chance to reiterate that remittances are a vital source of income for many people, particularly in rural areas, and an engine for socio-economic growth and development of the countries around the world. 

On International Day of #FamilyRemittances, IOM Director General António Vitorino stresses the importance of facilitating the financial and digital inclusion of all migrants so that they can realize their full potential.

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The IOM Azerbaijan in collaboration with the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan also contributes to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals related to remittances (SDG 8 on Decent Work and Economic Growth) via the implementation of “Enhancing the Socioeconomic Benefits of Remittances in Azerbaijan” project, which is fully in line with the Azerbaijan UNSDCF Priority area 1: Inclusive Growth that reduces Vulnerabilities and Build Resilience.

On this occasion, IOM Azerbaijan commends the work of the government, banks, private sector, and development partners on the promotion of digital and financial inclusion and calls upon them to spare no effort in continuing to improve digital money transfers and assist migrants to send their remittances in safe and less costly settings.