What is it?

S4G, the un-mediated, not moderated social platform

Have you ever thought you have something to “express” with a social dimension but never had the opportunity to do it?

Then S4G is what you are looking for:

  • Open, unrestricted and easy to use
  • Three mediums to choose from: TEXT, VIDEO, PHOTO
  • A way to express your ideas, reflections and expertise, on social issues and broader development and society at large
  • You do not need to be an expert but just passionate about what you share

Latest Sharings

Advocating for equality: IDSN delegation addresses challenges faced by Dalits at key UN Forums

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An IDSN delegation of Dalit human rights defenders participated in the UN Forum on Business and Human Rights held on 27-29 November as well as the UN Forum on Minority Issues, held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva from 30 November – 1 December 2023. The delegation made an important impact giving statements and participating in panels, sessions and events.

COLLECTIVE IMPACT FORUM: Achieving Transformational Results in Housing Through Partnerships

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In this new podcast episode, we learn how that progress became a reality in our conversation with two leaders from this work, Omar Carrillo Tinajero (Center for Community Investment) and Heather Vaikona (Lift to Rise).

The Global Refugee Forum in Numbers

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The second-ever Global Refugee Forum closed on Friday. The world’s largest gathering on refugee issues resulted in over 1,600 pledges of action and financial commitments worth an estimated $2.2 billion.

FAO: New research urges data-driven action for agriculture and food systems change

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The data shows urgent need for improvement, as well as the potential for shared learnings. 19/12/2023 "The state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030", published today by The Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI), provides the first science-based monitoring to guide decision-makers as they seek wholesale transformation of the global agriculture and food system.

UN UNIVERSITY EVENT: 21st December, The Role of Science in Building a Sustainable Society

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TOKYO: This event will discuss interdisciplinary cooperation and citizen participation for achieving the SDGs. Time 21 Dec 2023, 10:00 - 21 Dec 2023, 17:00 Asia/Tokyo Address UNU HQ 5-53-70 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Details Interpretation provided Open to public

Free Them All: The Fred Hiatt Program to Free Political Prisoners

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Through this new initiative, Freedom House aims to document and study the cases of the thousands of activists who have been imprisoned or otherwise deprived of their liberty, and to advocate for their immediate release.

UN: Poverty in the State of Palestine set to soar by more than a third if war continues for a second month

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UN Development Programme and Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia warn that up to 16 years of human development could be wiped out

Catalyzing Education for Sustainable Development through Local Action

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A session of the UNESCO ESD-Net 2030 Global Meeting discussed whole-of-society approaches.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: EU: Migration Pact agreement will lead to a “surge in suffering”

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Reforms agreed today by the EU on the Pact on Migration and Asylum will set European asylum law back for decades to come and lead to greater human suffering, said Amnesty International.

Global Progress Report on SDG 16

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 The Global progress report on Sustainable Development Goal 16 indicators: A wake-up call for action on peace, justice and inclusion presents the latest analysis of data available on SDG 16 indicators

Top Five Moments from the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize

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DECEMBER 18, 2023 2023 was a banner year at the Goldman Environmental Prize, marked by the return to in-person ceremonies and attendance at climate weeks and summits around the world. Join us in reflecting on our favorite moments.

WJP Rule of Law Index 2023 Press Releases

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WASHINGTON (Oct. 25, 2023) – The rule of law has once again eroded in a majority of countries this year, according to the World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2023. More than 6 billion people live in a country where the rule of law weakened between 2022 and 2023.

The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Transforming Education

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TOKYO: On 19 December, UNU hosted a conversation with Stefania Giannini, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Education.

Educafoot, the program that links football and education

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AKA has developed its Educafoot program since 2021 with the aim of training the citizens of tomorrow.

PRIO: Number of Grave Violations against Children in Conflict Rose 13% in 2022 to Average 76 a Day

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New report shows 27,638 grave violations against children in conflict took place in 2022 Save the Children launches report alongside new website with visual overview of trends in violations against children, showing children are becoming more vulnerable

EARTH RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL: WORLD BANK GROUP INSTITUTION AGREES TO SETTLE CASE ALLEGING IT ABETTED MURDER

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The International Finance Corporation’s settlement agreement is the first time any international financial institution has agreed to pay to end a lawsuit brought by an injured community.

New Report Highlights the Urgent Need to Include Persons with Disabilities in National Climate Policies

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Dubai, UAE – Today, the Disability Inclusive Climate Action Research Program at McGill University and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) released the 2023 edition of their report on Disability Inclusion in Domestic Climate Policies.

FORD FOUNDATION: Our Support for Philanthropic Freedom 13 DECEMBER 2023

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Like the Fearless Fund, the Ford Foundation is working to address the many kinds and categories of inequality that have informed the American experience from the very beginning, despite the democratic aspirations imbued into our founding charters of freedom.

Forum Invites Expressions of Interest to Host IVCO 2025 or IVCO 2026

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023 Following the wonderful success of IVCO 2023 in Malaysia hosted by Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa, Forum is now inviting expressions of interest from its members to host IVCO 2025 or IVCO 2026.

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