 This 22nd of April, 2021, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of International Girls and ICT Day. This day marks the commitment of ITU, our member states, and all of our partners in the public and private sectors to empowering young girls around the world to develop digital skills and pursue careers enabled by technology. The theme of this year's Girls and ICT program is Connected Girls Creating Brighter Futures, and we will be celebrating not just on the official day, but all year long. We know that partnerships are the key to encouraging girls to study STEAM fields and develop critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills. In an increasingly digital world, this work is critical not only for girls, but for their families and the communities they live in. Imagine a future where every child and young person, no matter what their gender, has equal access, training, and encouragement to harness the endless potential of ICTs. One effective way to work towards this future is by incorporating digital skills for all girls from a young age. By giving girls the tools to explore the world of tech with curiosity and imagination, we can stimulate innovations that use ICT to solve some of the biggest challenges of our times. We need to work together through global cooperation and partnerships to unlock that potential and those fresh perspectives that girls bring to the digital era. Join us in this year's special 10-year anniversary celebration by visiting our ITU's Girls in ICT webpage and by following us on social media at hashtag Girls in ICT. You will find information on events such as the 10 Moments of Girls in ICT. Plenty of activities and events to join, as well as opportunities to share ideas and create your own event to promote girls in ICT. Countries all around the world will be celebrating girls in ICT on the 22nd of April and beyond. So, join us. Get involved. Tech needs girls and girls need tech.