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

Launch of New Climate Reporting Tools for Enhanced Transparency

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UN Climate Change News, 1 July 2024 – On 28 June 2024, UN Climate Change officially launched its online reporting tools for the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). These tools will enable countries to track crucial climate data and information, from greenhouse gas inventories to progress made implementing their national climate plans, achievements and support.

EU Youth Empowerment Fund through the Global Youth Mobilization launch ‘Open Call’ to empower young people to drive the SGD Agenda

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27 June 2024, Geneva: The European Union and the Big Six Youth Organizations are proud to announce the launch of the 'Open Call’ for applications to the EU Youth Empowerment Fund through the Global Youth Mobilization, a joint initiative aimed at empowering young people to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) locally within their communities.

IFES: Oversight—Toolkit for Political Finance Institutions

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Oversight—Toolkit for Political Finance Institutions has been created to assist public institutions with a mandate to enforce regulations on political party and/or campaign finance.

The 2024 UN RBHR Forum (24-27 September 2024 ​ ​ Bangkok, Thailand)

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The 2024 UN RBHR Forum will convene stakeholders to explore what solutions are still needed to realize access to effective remedy and justice in Asia and the Pacific

Participatory Budget Dialogue by Democratic Society

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Join the Participatory Budget Dialogue on July 4th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM UTC+1, for an online event focusing on democratic infrastructure.

HRW: Australia: Children’s Personal Photos Misused to Power AI Tools

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(Sydney) – Personal photos of Australian children are being used to create powerful artificial intelligence (AI) tools without the knowledge or consent of the children or their families, Human Rights Watch said today.

Asia and the Pacific's Climate Bank

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As Asia and the Pacific’s climate bank, ADB is taking a leading role in developing more innovative climate financing solutions to help the region combat climate change.

“Towards Sustainable, Resilient and Innovative Solutions” 2024 VNR Labs - 8 to 16 July 2024, New York

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VNR Labs provide an informal platform for experience-sharing and reflection on the VNR process. VNR Labs are organized by various Divisions in DESA and partners from various UN and other entities. Discussions are held under the Chatham House rule.

OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS: To Make War Safer, Make Peace Safer

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Mark Malloch-Brown speaks at the Georgetown University Department of Government 2024 William V. O'Brien Lecture in International Law and Morality.

SDSN at the 2024 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)

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This year, the SDSN and our networks will host a number of events alongside the UN's High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development.

UNV optimizes data for the future

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26 June 2024 Frederic LeMaistre, Chief, Information and Communications Technology Section at UNV

High-Level Political Forum 2024

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The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 8 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 15 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024as part of the High-level Segment of the Council. The last day of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC will be on

Time for Transparency: Deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains

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Global Forests Report 2024 Companies must eliminate deforestation and conversion of other ecosystems from their supply chains to meet climate and nature targets as well as comply with emerging regulatory requirements.

Facebook Logo Twitter Logo June 24, 2024 Philippines: Vindication for Leila de Lima as last bogus charge dismissed

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Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for Research, Montse Ferrer, said: “This is full freedom and vindication, finally, for human rights defender Leila de Lima, after her nearly seven years of arbitrary detention, as well as relentless political persecution.

Arundhati Roy awarded PEN Pinter Prize 2024

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Author Arundhati Roy has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2024. She will receive the award in a ceremony co-hosted by the British Library on 10 October 2024, where she will deliver an address.

FROM WAVES TO ECOSYSTEMS: THE NEXT STAGE OF DEMOCRATIC INNOVATION

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People Powered Co-Executive Director Josh Lerner just released a new white paper, charting a new vision for democracy. Commissioned by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Ithaca Initiative, From Waves to Ecosystems: The Next Stage of Democratic Innovation proposes a major shift in how we defend and expand democracy.

New Report Helps Cities and States in Legal Fight Against Plastic Pollution and Mounting Costs

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A new report Making Plastic Polluters Pay: How Cities and States Can Recoup the Rising Costs of Plastic Pollution— exposes how plastic pollution places ever-greater burdens on the resources, budgets, and economies of US cities and states alike, and equips state and local governments with legal tools to hold plastic producer accountable for their harms.

UNEP UNV Young Talent Pipeline begins its second phase

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The second phase of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Young Talent Pipeline starts on 25 June 2024.

Paris 2024 International Olympic Education, Sport and Peace Conference

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Join us at the Paris 2024 International Olympic Education, Sport and Peace Conference.

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