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

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Front Line Defenders Global Analysis

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Front Line Defenders launched its Global Analysis 2024/25 on the situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk around the world, an in-depth annual publication detailing the variety of risks, threats and attacks faced by HRDs around the world.

ADB: Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Value Chains

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ADB is helping develop diverse, responsible, and sustainable critical minerals-to-manufacturing (CMM) value chains to enhance energy security, create jobs, and drive inclusive growth in Asia and the Pacific.

Climate Risk Index 2025

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The Climate Risk Index (CRI) ranks countries by the human and economic toll of extreme weather. The latest edition highlights increasing losses and the urgent need for stronger climate resilience and action.

CIEL Staff React to End of Resumed Fifth Plastics Treaty Talks

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GENEVA, August 15, 2025 — The fifth resumed session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee to advance a global plastics treaty (INC-5.2) ended in a failure of process, with talks collapsing shortly after dawn.

INC 5.2: “The inability to reach an agreement in Geneva must be a wake up call for the world”, Greenpeace statement

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Geneva, Switzerland – After two years of Global Plastics Treaty talks, ministers in Geneva faced a historic choice during the final hours of what was supposed to be the last round of negotiations: deliver a treaty that truly tackles plastic pollution, or give into the petrochemical industry’s lobbying.

Youthquake: Youth-led Movements Shaking Up East and Southeast Asia

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NEW YORK (Aug. 14, 2025) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has released a new report highlighting how youth across Hong Kong, Thailand, Burma, and the Uyghur and Tibetan diasporas have led large-scale, transnational movements for democracy, freedom, and justice.

Will the World Bank be a partner for a just energy transition in developing countries?

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From the Bretton Woods Project. by Rebecca Ray, Global Development Policy Center

AI for Sustainable Development Goals (AI4SDGs) Think Tank

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A global collection of AI projects and proposals that impacts UN Sustainable Development Goals, both positively and negatively.

‘A Mockery’: Nations Unite in Outrage at Plastics Treaty Draft

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by 13/08/2025 • Stefan Anderson for Health Policy Watch

INC-5.2 Global South Press Briefing by GAIA

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Event by GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives). EVENT ALSO STREAMED ONLINE.

The Sciences of the Democracies

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The Sciences of the Democracies (SOTD) Research Network begins with the premise that "democracy" and cognate terms bear potentially endless meanings. Recognising that 20th-century democracy theorists, such as Arne Naess and Giovanni Sartori, were correct in their assertions that the work of cataloguing "democracy"'s diverse meanings (still) needs to be done...

[STATEMENT] Defend Indigenous People! Defend the Environment!

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"As we commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Asia Pacific Network of Environmental Defenders affirms its fight against development aggression, extractive industries, and rampant militarism that have taken the lives, freedoms, and livelihoods of indigenous peoples all over the Asia-Pacific region. "

Nepal: ICJ and partners call for action on gender and disability-based discrimination

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On 16 July 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), in collaboration with local partners – Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD), KOSHISH and the Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA)– made a submission to the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) ahead of its review of Nepal’s human rights record in January 2026.

IDA Youth Champions Circle: Empowering youth to shape the future of development

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We are launching the IDA Youth Champions Circle, a global platform to amplify youth voices, foster innovation, and drive real-world impact. The IDA Youth Champions Circle will be a catalyst for engagement, providing a space for young people to co-create, advocate, and hold us accountable.

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike

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New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled by Israel’s killing in Gaza on Sunday of four Al Jazeera staff — correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and Mohammed Noufal — and two freelancers Moamen Aliwa and Mohammad al-Khaldi.

My Boccia Experience-The Most Accessible Sport

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BC3 athlete showing how to play
I attended USA Boccia Nationals in Birmingham, Alabama a few weeks ago and wrote about my experience.

PPC Webinar | Plastic Bottled Water: The Poison We Pay For August 27 , 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

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On Wednesday, August 27, Plastic Pollution Coalition will host a webinar to address how plastic bottled water connects to issues of water injustice, undermines investment in safe drinking water infrastructure, and contributes to the growing global water and climate crises.

sportanddev welcomes first call from Global Sport Impact Fund

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sportanddev welcomes the call for expressions of interest from the Fund and calls for this opportunity to be disseminated widely and reach those that need it the most.

International Youth Day 12 August: Youth Localizing the SDGs

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The theme of International Youth Day (IYD) 2025, Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond, highlights the unique role of youth in translating global ambitions into community-driven realities.

UNDP Announces Equator Prize 2025 Winners on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

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NEW YORK - On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its Equator Initiative, proudly announces the ten winners of the Equator Prize 2025. This prestigious award is presented annually to honor nature-based solutions led by Indigenous Peoples and local communities that promote sustainable development and ecological resilience

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