The 2024 Global Education Meeting will be held in Fortaleza, Brazil, and will focus on equity and inclusion. The meeting will call for greater investment in education, which is an enabler for improved health, environmental sustainability, innovation, economic growth, peace, and social justice. The global education crisis persists, and low- and lower-middle income countries face an average financing gap of 97 billion US$ per year between 2023-2030. The GEM will provide a platform for debate and sharing of experiences, innovations, and lessons learnt. The 2024/5 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report plays a crucial role in evaluating progress towards the goals set out in the Education 2030 Agenda.