 We may be in the year 2022, but gloomy statistics tell us a somber truth about the state of education globally. 285 million children and youths still do not attend school. 617 million children and adolescents cannot read and do basic math. 40% of girls in sub-Saharan Africa complete lower secondary school. Some 4 million children and youth refugees are out of school. That is why the UN proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education. The day celebrates the vital role of education in well-being and development. Without inclusive quality education and lifelong opportunities for all, it is not possible to achieve gender equality. Nor is it possible to break the cycle of poverty. Education is a way to improve outcomes for children around the world. International Day of Education promotes everyone's fundamental right to education. Education empowers students, helps them achieve their goals, and sets them up for a lifetime of success. This year, the focus will be on how to steer digital transformation and support teachers to unlock the potential of every person to contribute to the collective well-being of our planet. Let's use this opportunity to educate communities about what education looks like for children around the world, and to find ways to promote the importance of access to quality education.