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

The Coalition for Impact (C4i)

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The Coalition for Impact (C4i) is a unique global network of networks which believes in the value of co-creation, cooperation and coordination in order to jointly create more impact. It is driven by the ideas, commitments and engagement of the networks and its members.

Eliminating child labour – greater engagement and collaboration needed ( By Anna Zongollowicz, UNICEF)

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Some reflections on the the 5th Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, coordinated by the United Nations, was held 15-20 May 2022 in Durban, South Africa.

COUNTERING XENOPHOBIA (IOM)

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Communities around the world have responded to COVID-19 with strong cooperation and solidarity. Some, however, have found in it a pretext to scapegoat foreign nationals and the most vulnerable, blaming them for the virus’ spread. Racist and xenophobic incidents have been widespread. IOM is concerned that xenophobia will further increase, exacerbated by social tensions

Simon Stiell Appointed New UNFCCC Executive Secretary

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(Bonn, 15 August 2022) UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Simon Stiell as the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat based in Bonn, Germany. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Hundreds of women’s organisations and activists call on UN Women to pull out of BlackRock partnership

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The UN agency responsible for promoting gender equality is being urged to pull out of a partnership with BlackRock, the world’s biggest investment fund manager, over the company’s “record of prioritising profits over human rights or environmental integrity”.

Launch of DemocracyNext (Thursday, September 15, 2022 11:00 AM 12:30 PM, EST)

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Celebrate the launch of DemocracyNext, a new international nonprofit research and action institute, on the International Day of Democracy

What companies need to know about the new human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment (By Catie Shavin, GBI Legal and Climate Advisor )

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The Global Business in Human Rights Initiative (GBI) "to shape practice, inspire commitment and build capability to implement respect for human rights, in line with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights". In this blog, Catie Shavin, GBI Legal and Climate Advisor, argues for "Businesses should prepare to meet stronger expectations that they take a holistic and coordinated approach"

Asia in Focus: Clean Water and the Business and Human Rights Agenda (Business and Human Rights in Asia)

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Why is water pollution at crisis levels in Asia and what must government and business do to mitigate its harmful impacts on public health, the environment and regional economies? In this episode of Asia in Focus, we discuss the causes, impacts, tradeoffs, and solutions involved in achieving clean water in the region.

Meet the DRG Fellows 2022

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DA, UNICEF and CBM Global, through the Reference Group on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action (DRG), are proud to introduce the 2022-23 cohort of the DRG Fellowship program.

Inaugural lecture by Lorenzo Pellegrini (ISS): Imagining the end of fossil capitalism

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Newly appointed professor, Lorenzo Pellegrini will hold his inaugural lecture on 14 September 2022. The title of his lecture will be Imagining the end of fossil capitalism: Supply-side climate policies and the fight to leave fossil fuels under the soil.

"The only way to achieve the SDGs is village by village, volunteer by volunteer" 19 August 2022 Michael Emery

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This article has been posted on UNV's web page. Michael Emery, Director of Human Resources at the International Organization for Migration

Global Day of Play 2022

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Join Coaches Across Continents and their partner the Generation Amazing Foundation to celebrate the second Global Day of Play and commit to create a safe space for people of all ages to celebrate the importance of play.

Debate empowers. MUNDO takes a step further and uses it to create change (FROM ASHOKA Written by Ruhan Kartik)

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A changemaker is someone who has the courage to attempt to make their dreams of change a reality. It’s the transformation of one’s talent and passion into an experience that enables us and others.

Young people call for intergenerational solidarity on the climate crisis

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Young people bear a disproportionate burden of the environmental crises the world faces today, which will impact their future. Research shows that many young people feel frustrated and unheard, creating a sense of unfairness that has, in recent years, fueled a surge of climate activism led by youth.

WORLD WATER WEEK: Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water (23 AUG- 1 SETP)

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Welcome to the leading conference on global water issues. World Water Week is the place to explore new ways of managing water and tackle humanity’s greatest challenges: from food security and health to agriculture, technology, biodiversity, and climate.

IDS event: Uncertainty: Child and youth rights and participation

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15 September 2022 12:30–14:00 Join the Rejuvenate project for their next dialogue for academics and practitioners working in the field of child and youth rights and participation.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: ASEAN Future Leaders Summit - AFLES (21 -23 October, 2022)

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AFLES or ASEAN Future Leaders Summit is a summit that gathers student leaders of universities across ASEAN region with the main objective to be a platform for ASEAN students to share knowledge and information in order to bring ASEAN forward

FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 7TH GCE WORLD ASSEMBLY

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The 7th in-person Global Campaign for Education (GCE) World Assembly will take place from November 22nd to the 24th, 2022, in Johannesburg, South Africa

World Humanitarian Day 19 August

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There is a saying that goes: It takes a village to raise a child. Similarly, it takes a village to support a person in a humanitarian crisis. With record-high humanitarian needs around the world, this year’s World Humanitarian Day (WHD) builds on this metaphor of collective endeavour to grow global appreciation of humanitarian work

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