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

EU Proposal for a regulation on deforestation-free products

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The proposal is part of a broader plan of actions to tackle deforestation and forest degradation first outlined in the 2019 Commission Communication on Stepping up EU Action to Protect and Restore the World's Forests.

Knowledge Hub on Labour Migration in South Asia Launched

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Delhi, India – This week saw the virtual launch of a South Asian knowledge hub on labour migration by a cross-agency UN regional programme. The South Asia Centre for Labour Mobility and Migrants (SALAM) will bring together academic and policy think tanks from across the sub-region to advance the state of knowledge in this area, building bridges across disciplines.

UNV CONSULTATION ON INCLUSIVE VOLUNTEERISM (FEW MORE DAYS, UP TO DEC 1 )

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UNV invites volunteers, volunteer-involving organisations, government officials, NGOs and other stakeholders to share insights and best practice examples on how models of people-state relationships (deliberative governance, co-production and social innovation) can help volunteers create a society that benefits all.

2021 SEOUL UN PEACEKEEPING MINISTERIAL MEETING

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The 2021 Seoul UN Peacekeeping Ministerial will be hosted by the Republic of Korea on 7-8 December 2021. It will be the latest in a series of meetings at head of state, government or ministerial level since 2014, with the 2019 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial held in New York.

International Parliamentary Union Summit

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At the invitation of the Parliament of Spain, the 143rd Assembly of the IPU and its related meetings will be held in Madrid (IFEMA Palacio Municipal) from 26 to 30 November 2021 - the first in-person Assembly since October 2019 and the subsequent onslaught of the pandemic.

European Green Deal_Commission adopts new proposals to stop deforestation, innovate sustainable waste management and make soils healthy for people, nature and climate

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The European Commission is proposing new rules to curb EU-driven deforestation, as well as new rules to facilitate intra-EU waste shipments to promote circular economy and tackle the export of illegal waste and waste challenges to third countries. The Commission also presents a new Soil strategy to have all European soils restored, resilient, and adequately protected by 2050.

Take five: “The justice system must be responsive to persons with disabilities.” UN WOMEN SOUTH EAST ASIA OFFICE

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Georgia Westaway interviews Dewi Tjakrawinata, the co-founder of YAPESDI (Yayasan Peduli Sindroma Down Indonesia, or Down Syndrome Care Foundation Indonesia), a Jakarta-based non-profit organization that empowers youths with intellectual disabilities to become self-advocates.

In focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

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The United Nations is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2021, under the global theme set by the UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE campaign: “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!”

OUR FUTURE, OUR FOOD CAMPAIGN FOR STRONGER HUMAN RIGHTS SUPPLY LAW IN THE EU

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"16 CSOs launch "Our Food.Our Future" campaign in support of strong EU supply chain law".

GEF 61st Council Meeting

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The 61st Meeting of the GEF Council is scheduled to take place from 6-10 December 2021, reports the newsletter on the SDGs run by IISD.

Join the IPMA Global Research Community

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The IPMA Research Awards by the International Project Management Association aims to promote excellent research to enhance project management. With the annual awards, IPMA recognises recent outstanding contributions to the development of the field and professional project management through professionally conducted research.

MOVE CONGRESS 2021

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The MOVE Congress is one of the few conferences in the world that focuses solely on recreational sport and physical activity. The event gathers organisations and individuals who deliver initiatives at the grassroots level along with decision-makers, companies, urban planners, health experts, academics and other key stakeholders for three days of active networking.

Meet Jasmin Graham, WWF’s 2021 Conservation Leadership Award winner

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WWF is elated to announce Jasmin Graham, MSc., as winner of the third-annual Conservation Leadership Award. This award aims to give the next generation of conservation leaders access to a global platform and experts, and provides a financial prize that recipients can use to further their professional or educational goals related to their conservation work.

The Corporate Social Impact Centre (AVPN)

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Together with Visa and Johnson & Johnson, AVPN Academy is proud to launch the brand new Corporate Social Impact Centre (CSIC)! The CSIC is a learning hub for business leaders and CSR professionals who are looking to become more sophisticated in their corporate impact strategies.

UN University to Launch Postgraduate Degree Specialisation on the Paris Agreement

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Specialisation on the Paris Agreement under development by UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability in collaboration with UNFCCC

Online Event: Delivering for nutrition in South Asia: Implementation Research in the Context of COVID-19 (1-2 dec)

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‘Delivering for Nutrition (D4N) in South Asia: Implementation Research in the Context of COVID-19’ on December 1-2, 2021. D4N 2021 aims to bring together evidence that can inform and support policy and program initiatives in South Asia to prioritize and improve maternal and child nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

V-DEM DEMOCRACY REPORT 2021: AUTOCRATIZATION TURNS VIRAL

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V-Dem Institute Department of Political Science, University of Gothenburg published its latest report on democracy and there are no good news...

WHO and MPP announce the first transparent, global, non-exclusive licence for a COVID-19 technology

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CSIC offers serological test to C-TAP 23 November 2021 Joint News Release Geneva Reading time: 4 min (1087 words) WHO’s COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) today finalized a licensing agreement with the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) for a COVID-19 serological antibody technology.

Regional Conversation Series 2021: 30 November, Equitable Access to Vaccines, Diagnostics and Therapeutics (UNESCAP)

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This Regional Conversation brings together member States, the UN system as well as other stakeholders to understand the impact of these initiatives on the region. The event is the start of a conversation that would identify gaps and challenges and ways to address them through actions at global, regional and national levels.

The Global State of Democracy Report 2021 - Building Resilience in a Pandemic Era

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International IDEA’s “The Global State of Democracy: Building resilience in a pandemic era” report aims to influence the global debate and analyses current trends and challenges to democracy, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic. It offers specific policy recommendations to spark new and innovative thinking for policymakers, governments and civil society organizations supporting democracy.

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