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

Leveraging Digital Technologies Key to Asia’s COVID-19 Recovery — ADB

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES (10 February 2021) — Digital platforms and other technology-based tools are providing new growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes and across all industries in Asia and the Pacific—a trend which could contribute significantly to the region’s sustainable recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank.

L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards honour five women researchers in mathematics, astrophysics, chemistry and informatics

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On the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on 11 February, UNESCO and the L'Oréal Foundation honoured five women researchers in the fields of astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry and informatics as part of the 23rd International Prize for Women in Science.

A NEW SOCIAL CONTRACT FOR RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE

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"It’s time for a New Social Contract between workers, government and business which should include a floor of a universal labour guarantee for all workers".

Reimagining Equality: Eliminating racism, xenophobia and discrimination for all in the decade of action for the SDGs

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The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will convene a special meeting on “Reimagining Equality: Eliminating racism, xenophobia and discrimination for all in the decade of action for the SDGs” on 18 February 2021. The ECOSOC Special Meeting will take place on a virtual platform from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

UN chief calls for ‘new social contract’ as part of post-pandemic recovery

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18 February 2021 SDGs With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing social and economic inequalities rooted in racism, discrimination and xenophobia, recovery must lead to more inclusive societies, the UN Secretary-General told Member States on Thursday.

Making Peace With Nature

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The first UNEP synthesis report is titled: “Making Peace With Nature: A scientific blueprint to tackle the climate, biodiversity and pollution emergencies” and is based on evidence from global environmental assessments.

Call for nominations: UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development 2021

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UNESCO has launched the call for nominations for the 2021 UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Generously funded by the Government of Japan, the Prize will award three prizes of US $50,000 to exceptional projects and programmes in the field of Education for Sustainable Development.

The Global Risks Report 2021 (WEF)

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The 16th edition of the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report analyses the risks from societal fractures—manifested through persistent and emerging risks to human health, rising unemployment, widening digital divides, youth disillusionment, and geopolitical fragmentation.

46th regular session of the Human Rights Council (22 February to 23 March 2021)

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A full packed agenda that will also focus on children and human rights, sexual exploitation and disabilities

CGD NOTES A COVID Vaccine Certificate: Building on Lessons from Digital ID for the Digital Yellow Card Alan Gelb and Anit Mukherjee, CGD)

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"the CVC will be a formidable challenge, not only to international cooperation, but because it will need to be implemented in the course of mass vaccination campaigns across countries with very different health management systems and ID systems and with a constantly evolving situation"

Skills and Digitalisation: Investing in the Social Economy as tomorrow’s economy, 18th feb, 2021 (EU FOCUSED)

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The Social Economy Intergroup Public Hearing on Skills and Digitalisation: Investing in the Social Economy as tomorrow’s economy will be held on the 18 February 2021 from 11.00 – 13.00h, as a zoom webinar. This event will discuss the importance of investing in the upskilling and reskilling of social economy entrepreneurs and employees as drivers of sustainable development and fair transition.

Covid-19 and the future of digital humanitarianism (ODI EVENT, 23 February 2021 13:00 - 14:00 GMT)

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"Digital tools and approaches are at the forefront of global responses to Covid-19, including in humanitarian contexts. While it’s too early to tell whether the initial hype around the potential of digital tools to solve new challenges has lived up to the reality, several initiatives, such as mobile money to deliver cash assistance, have proven their ability to work at scale in humanitarian respon

IMECE SOCIAL INNOVATION SUMMIT (March 18-19th 2021)

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imece is a social innovation platform where people and institutions that create change come together and work together to find solutions to social, ecological and cultural issues

BLACKROCK MORE AND MORE FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY: CEO LETTER 2021

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BlackRock, the world’s biggest investor, is focusing more and more sustainability and net zero emissions. Read here the annual letter of Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock to the CEOs.

NEAR: INFLUENCING AND CHANGING GLOBAL AID

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Today's editorial of the New York Times highlighted the need to change global aid. Near is " a movement of Local and National Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from the Global South rooted in our communities who share a common goal of a fair, equitable and dignified Aid system"

CYBER BULLYING: TOOLKIT FROM UNICEF

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"Cyberbullying is bullying with the use of digital technologies. It can take place on social media, messaging platforms, gaming platforms and mobile phones. It is repeated behaviour, aimed at scaring, angering or shaming those who are targeted".

WHO lists two additional COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use and COVAX roll-out

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WHO listed two versions of the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving the green light for these vaccines to be rolled out globally through COVAX. The vaccines are produced by AstraZeneca-SKBio (Republic of Korea) and the Serum Institute of India.

8th International Degrowth Conference, Caring Communities for Radical Change 24—28 August 2021 The Hague, NL

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Degrowth is a movement and a research field that explores these fundamental questions and proposes solutions confronting the roots of today’s crises.

UN-Habitat’s handbook aims to inspire global action to implement the New Urban Agenda

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03 February 2021 - Almost five years after the New Urban Agenda, a roadmap for urban development, was adopted by the UN Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development (Habitat III), UN-Habitat has produced a new guide to support its global implementation.

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