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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Democracy during Pandemic (FREEDOM HOUSE)

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The coronavirus outbreak presents a range of new challenges to democracy and human rights.

The COVID-19 Pandemic: Shocks to Education and Policy Responses ( WORLD BANK)

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The policy responses to achieve this can be summarized in three overlapping phases: 1. Coping 2. Managing Continuity 3. Improving and Accelerating

Europe Day

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On Europe Day 2020, the EU institutions want to pay tribute through numerous online activities to the many Europeans who, in a spirit of solidarity, are helping our Union get through the coronavirus crisis. You will find here an impressive and heart-warming set of testimonials as well as updated information on the EU’s response to the coronavirus crisis.

UNEP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STATEMENT ON COVID AND NATURE

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Inger Andersen, Executive director of UN Environment Programme to 150th Meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives, highlights: 1) One roadmap to recovery – the SDGs and the Paris Agreement , 2) COVID requires effective waste (including plastics) management, 3) It is time to review our relationship with nature, 4) build back better, 5) enhance environmental diplomacy.

THE CASE FOR BASIC UNIVERSAL INCOME (Stewart Lansley, Compact)

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Meeting the Economic and Livelihood Crisis: From a Recovery Basic Income to a Permanent Income Floor

Together for Her

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ccording to the UNFPA, six months of lockdowns could result in an additional 31 million cases of gender-based violence. Coming together as women to support women in this crisis is critical.We stand #TogetherForHer.

COVID-19: Urgent need for child protection services to mitigate the risk of child sexual abuse and exploitation worldwide (UN HUMAN RIGHTS)

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Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh (The Gambia), appointed as the UN Special Rapporteur on sale and sexual exploitation of childrenby the UN Human Rights Council in March 2020 explains about “The UN Secretary-General’s Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on children "

How nature can protect us from pandemics (UNEP)

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Bernard Bett, nternational Livestock Research Institute, discusses the delicate relationship between humans, wildlife and the pathogens that circulate among them in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

19 million children internally displaced by conflict and violence in 2019, highest number ever ( UNICEF)

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NEW YORK, 5 May 2020 – An estimated 19 million children, more than ever before, were living in displacement within their own countries due to conflict and violence in 2019 – some of them for years, UNICEF said in a new report today.

Let’s move humanity for children in the fight against coronavirus (Press Release Unicef)

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Protecting children, today and tomorrow. Join us to stop the consequences of the pandemic. Greta Thunberg and Human Act join forces with UNICEF to kick-start a campaign to save and protect the most vulnerable children affected by the coronavirus.

Coronavirus Global Response: €7.4 billion raised for universal access to vaccines

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Overall €7.4 billion, equivalent to $8 billion, in pledges from donors worldwide during the Coronavirus Global Response pledging event.

Announcement of the 2020 Pulitzer Prize Winners

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This year the most prestigious journalism award administered by Columbia University is awarding stories who had a real impact like a last minute reporting on how the Governor of Kentucky was conducting the pardons' reviews; international reporting from the New York Times and the Washington Post for its reporting on climate change among others.

Earth School Initiative launched

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The curated Earth School content features videos, reading materials and activities — which will be translated into 10 languages — to help students gain an understanding of the environment while considering their role within it. This is the biggest online learning initiative in UNEP’s history and is available for free on TED-Ed’s website.

TODAY GLOBAL FUNDRAING "Coronavirus Global Response Online Pledging Event"

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The global coronavirus pandemic requires a global response. The world quickly needs to develop and deploy effective diagnostics, treatments and a vaccine. Without them, every country in the world remains vulnerable. Countries and organisations around the world are joining forces to ensure that not only do we develop these life-saving tools but that are universally available and affordable

COVID-19 does not mean climate action is on hold (FROM UNEP)

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"A new report by the Paris-based think tank I4CE Institute for Climate Economics, titled Investing in climate can help France drive its economic recovery, calls for a public finance package of 7 billion euros which it believes could trigger 19 billion euros of additional public and private investment".

European Leaders united: The global response: Working together to help the world get better

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Oped co-authored by Giuseppe Conte, President of the Government of the Italian Republic, Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Charles Michel, President of the European Council, Erna Solberg, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.

Virtual Schools: Intensifying Digital Divide and Educational Inequality or Promoting Learning Opportunities?

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Amidst school closures due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, some experts suggest running classes online, while others are concerned about exacerbating impacts it may have on the pre-existing educational inequalities and the digital divide. The article argues that this time should be taken as an opportunity to decide the face of future learning and introduce digital education.

COVID TRACING APP NOT USABLE BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THE HINDU

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The app set up by the government of India is not accessible to persons with disabilities, especially those with hearing and visual impairment reports The Hindu.

U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Joins Nation In Promoting Mental Health Awareness Month

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The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee joins the nationwide movement to promote Mental Health Awareness Month in May through its “We Are Team USA” campaign. The promotion of “in this together” is focused on raising awareness around mental health resources and needs within the Team USA community, promoting a culture that encourages proactively seeking and delivering mental health support

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