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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GLOBAL TEACHER PRIZE and GLOBAL STUDENT PRIZE

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The application and nomination process for the Global Teacher Prize and the inaugural Chegg.org Global Student Prize has been extended and will now close on 16th May 2021. The Varkey Foundation has launched the Chegg.org Global Student Prize this year, a US$50,000 sister award to the Global Teacher Prize, to create a powerful new platform to highlight the efforts of extraordinary students...

Call for Submissions: Innovative Experiences of Cities on Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action, Deadline 5 June 2021

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Home to the majority of humankind, cities are at the forefront of tackling climate change and promoting environmental sustainability. Rising sea levels and extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and storms have heavy impacts on the infrastructure, livelihoods and human health in cities.

50 years of the United Nations Volunteers programme: a contemporary witness recalls (UNV)

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme turns 50 this year! To mark our anniversary, we share the reflections of former leading executives and deputies of UNV. First up: First up: Mr Peter Molt , the first Deputy Executive Coordinator of UNV, 1970-1975.

Death Penalty in Asia: Law and Practice' Online Conference 18-19 February, 2021

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Asia accounts for 60 percent of the world’s population and more than 90 percent of the world’s executions. Therefore, any change in the death penalty in Asia will affect this matter in the entire world.

Why social media law-making needs to be more youth inclusive (ODI)

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"In an increasingly digital world, legislatures and governments across the globe are grappling with the challenge of how to effectively tackle mis/disinformation, hate speech and online harms. A barrage of new laws, some of which go against constitutional provisions (France) and even international human rights law, have become increasingly widespread".

Partnerships: The catalyst of FIFA’s social projects

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Join SportWorks TALKS for a discussion with Géraldine Heinen on the importance of partnerships in sport for development and peace initiatives.

G7 communiqué notes support to GPE as part of girls’ education push

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After their meeting in London from May 3 to 5, foreign and development ministers from G7 countries issued a communiqué, in which support to girls’ education features prominently as a key action to promote gender equality and poverty reduction, and to ensure a sustainable recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Porto Social Commitment is “the most comprehensive and ambitious ever reached in the EU”

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"The Porto Social Commitment is “the most comprehensive and ambitious tripartite commitment ever reached in the European Union”, said Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa at the closing session of the Social Summit, part of the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU".

The 16th session of the United Nations Forum for Forests was held from 26 to 29 April 2021

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The UNFF was an opportunity to highlight the awareness linked to the COVID-19 pandemic: the health of humans and the health of ecosystems are intimately linked and cannot be understood independently of each other.

UPDATES FROM THE CENTER FOR SPORT, PEACE, & SOCIETY, UNIVERSITY OF Tennessee, Knoxville

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Here you will find out some updates from the newsletter of THE CENTER FOR SPORT, PEACE, & SOCIETY... lots of events being promoted in the last months "to to address social issues in local communities, working across the various UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to make a difference, especially for youths."

IAVE'S Volunteering for Social change ( HERE THE LINK TO THE RECORDING)

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The focus of the last sessions of a series of webinar organized by IAVE was focused on the importance of partnerships. In this session we explore the role of government, civil society, and the corporate sector in supporting and developing volunteerism. The panel members showcase some effective examples of working partnerships

Asia-Pacific Can Emerge From Pandemic "Stronger Than Before" — ADB President

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES (5 May 2021) — The Asia and the Pacific region can emerge from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic “even stronger than before” by focusing on five areas to help achieve a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable future, Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa said in remarks to the ADB Board of Governors at its 54th Annual Meeting today.

Implementing political will: effective leadership in delivering WASH for all

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There have been many international commitments made by heads of government to achieve universal access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services. But none of these have triggered the necessary transformational change. This paper identifies the key traits or activities associated with effective leadership from countries that have achieved a step change in sector performance

The DW Global Media Forum 2021

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The DW Global Media Forum 2021 will explore ways to address disruptions with innovation. In the aftermath of an extraordinary year, we continue to meet challenges head-on with digital solutions and mutual exchange.

16th EADI General Conference: Solidarity, Peace and Social Justice

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The European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes Opens external(EADI) and the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) EADI General Conference will take place entirely online. (Monday 5 Jul 2021, 09:00 - Thursday 8 Jul 2021, 18:00)

The climate crisis and humanitarian need: taking action to support the world’s most vulnerable communities

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Climate change is a major driver of humanitarian need, alongside conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic. Weather events are becoming more extreme and more frequent – with huge consequences for people already living in humanitarian contexts. Despite the resilience and adaptability of communities living with climate emergencies and related insecurities, they are being hit hard.

Asia-Pacific policymakers call for ‘whole-of-society’ response to build back better from crises in the region

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Policymakers from 50 Asian and Pacific countries today called for a “whole-of-society” response to COVID-19 and encouraged coordinated action across the region to mitigate the economic and social devastation brought on by the pandemic.

World Press Freedom Day

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3 May acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. Just as importantly, World Press Freedom Day is a day of support for media which are targets for the restraint, or abolition, of press freedom.

LOCALIZING SDGS ROUNDTABLE

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A series of virtual roundtables are being organised jointly by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Development Partners Network for Decentralization and Local Governance (DeLoG), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) from 19 to 22 April 2021.

2021 SKOLL WORLD FORUM VIDEOS

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The 2021 Skoll World Forum took place online from April 13-15. Watch archived event content here. The 2022 Skoll World Forum will take place April 4-8.

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