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

Famine confirmed in five areas in Sudan - Oxfam reaction

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Published: 24th December 2024 Learn more Hunger crisis in South Sudan HUNGER IN A HEATING WORLD Oxfam's reaction to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification of famine in five areas in Sudan

HRW: The Death Penalty Is Inhumane. States Should Follow Biden’s Example of Mercy.

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Most nations have stopped executions. Why does the U.S. join Iran, China and Saudi Arabia?

Citizens’ assemblies with children and youth: What are they about and how to make them work in different European contexts

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Are you a European practitioner or organization working on children’s participation or in citizen’s assemblies? Then, join us for a unique training workshop taking place from 3rd to 5th of February 2025 in the beautiful city of Málaga, Spain.

The call for applications for the 19th OIDP “ Best Practice in Citizen Participation” Award is now open!

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The International Observatory on Participatory Democracy (OIDP) invites local and regional governments from all over the world to participate in the call for the 19th edition of the OIDP Award “ Best Practice in Citizen Participation.” To apply, you must fill in the Online Application Form before 31 January 2025.

UNICEF launches 2025 humanitarian appeal

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Working with partners, UNICEF aims to reach 109 million children with life-saving assistance, wherever it’s needed.

LSE: Celebrating a Shaping the World Campaign milestone

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London School of Economics: In November 2021, we publicly launched our Shaping the World Campaign, with a commitment to support, utilise and deploy LSE’s education, research and public engagement to work on, and propose solutions to, the greatest challenges of our time.

A Growing Global Network: SDSN Surpasses 2,000 Member Institutions

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At a time when the world’s challenges demand unified action, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) is thrilled to announce a major milestone: surpassing 2,000 member organizations and institutions. This achievement not only showcases the growth of the SDSN network but also reflects an expanding global commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Five Winners of the 2024 Earthshot Prize are unveiled in Cape Town

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The 2024 Winners, selected from this year’s 15 Earthshot Finalists, will be awarded £1 million each to accelerate and scale their game-changing environmental solutions.

Protecting Forests: Vital to Tackling the Climate Crisis

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UN Climate Change News, 16 December 2024 – At the UN Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, world leaders and stakeholders gathered to accelerate global efforts to reduce deforestation, restore degraded forests, and harness the critical solutions forests provide for reducing greenhouse gas emission and strengthening resilience.

Call For Papers — Democratizing Human Rights Workshop

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Workshop: Democratizing Human Rights Date: July 2025 Location: Hybrid | Hamilton, ON, Canada — In-person & Virtual Proposals Due: January 15, 2025

Sport Fundraising Summit 2025

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The inaugural Sport Fundraising Summit will bring together ~200 sport for good fundraisers to share fundraising experiences, develop new skills, and connect with funders, donors, and service providers. We've got sessions focused on grant-making, corporate partnerships, institutional donors, fundraising readiness and strategy, digital fundraising tools and much more. Brought to you by Remedy.

SDG 16 PLUS: 6 Promising Solutions for Urban Violence Reduction: Lessons from Around the Globe

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Urban initiatives such as the Peace in Our Cities network serve as catalysts for these efforts, helping cities learn from one another and share their successes on the global stage. We’ve compiled six inspiring solutions showcasing how tailored interventions and coordinated approaches can create safer urban environments.

Lessons learned from the FIFA Women’s World Cup: A model for the MENA region

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The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand, was not just a showcase of elite football—it was a masterclass in how sports can be leveraged to drive development and peace.

Restorative Stories

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REstART 2025 - Online 3-hour workshop With Hannah Moore (UK), traditional storyteller and restorative justice practitioner Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 10:00-13:00 (CET)

ASEAN must take decisive Action on Myanmar at Upcoming Meetings in Thailand

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Jakarta, 18 December 2024 – The ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) cautiously welcomes Thailand’s initiative to host regional meetings on December 19–20, 2024, aimed at addressing the worsening Myanmar crisis.

CIEL: Forthcoming ICJ Climate Opinion May Shape the Future of Climate Justice

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THE HAGUE, December 13, 2024 — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) today concluded its historic hearings on the world’s biggest problem: climate change. Over the past two weeks, 15 judges heard arguments from over 100 countries and International organizations on the legal obligations of States in the context of the climate crisis and the legal consequences of failing to uphold them.

ISS: Indigenous peoples, commons and the challenges of sustaining life amid capitalist land grabs

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Lorenza Arango Vasquez critically explores the role of Indigenous environmental stewarsdship of the nature 'commons' in addressing the climate crisis and questions whether 'land tenure security' is key to this.

Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee: Supporting Parties Ahead of Key Submission Cycles

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UN Climate Change News, 10 December 2024 – The Paris Agreement Implementation and Compliance Committee (PAICC) held an event at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) last month to help Parties prepare for several upcoming submission cycles. This includes the communication of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) due next year, and the submission of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) ....

The State of the World's Children 2024

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As we near the end of the first quarter of the 21st century, The State of the World’s Children 2024 looks ahead to the year 2050. It asks: How can we best secure a future where the rights of every child are realized – a world where all children survive, thrive and meet their full potential?

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