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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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Is AI making us smarter or just making us look smart?
By: Simone Galimberti
24 April, 2026
Singapore: Türk alarmed by increase in drug-related executions, calls for moratorium
By: Simone Galimberti
24 April, 2026
International Mother Earth Day 22 April
By: Simone Galimberti
22 April, 2026
Forever 25
By: Michael Rosenkrantz
22 February, 2026
Martial arts leaders highlight grassroots contributions to SDGs at UN side event
By: Simone Galimberti
17 February, 2026
Asia-Pacific leaders meet to tackle SDG setbacks, urban inequality and development financing
By: Simone Galimberti
17 February, 2026
UNICEF INNOCENTI: Leading Minds Conference 2025: The Future of Education in Africa
By: Simone Galimberti
12 February, 2026
AIIB new accountability mechanism policy launches — to widespread criticism
By: Simone Galimberti
12 February, 2026
UNIDO’s Leadership on Gender Equality: Strong UN-SWAP Results and Global Action
By: Simone Galimberti
12 February, 2026
The World Beautiful Business Forum (Athens, 7-10 May 2026)
By: Simone Galimberti
11 February, 2026
DemocracyNext: Democratic Innovation Panel Sign Up Form (11th Feb, 2026)
By: Simone Galimberti
11 February, 2026
What measuring volunteerism really tells us about progress
By: Simone Galimberti
11 February, 2026
OXFAM: Escalation of conflict in South Sudan threatens to push a million into extreme food crisis
By: Simone Galimberti
11 February, 2026
HRW: Meeting Trump’s Challenge to Human Rights
By: Simone Galimberti
11 February, 2026
Two Babies Among 53 Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya
By: Simone Galimberti
10 February, 2026
New IHL in Focus Report – A Global Legal Assessment of Serious IHL Violations
By: Simone Galimberti
10 February, 2026
Under pressure, Europe’s industry needs direction, not deregulation
By: Simone Galimberti
10 February, 2026
Media Release: IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment
By: Simone Galimberti
10 February, 2026
First meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Article 8(j) and Other Provisions of the Convention on Biological Diversity Related to Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities
By: Simone Galimberti
09 February, 2026
The expiration of New START: what it means and what’s next
By: Simone Galimberti
09 February, 2026
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Inclusion is patriotism of the highest order (Darren Walker, President, Ford Foundation)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
The piece was published on the Washington Post and Walker makes the case on why America needs to focus and invest on inclusion. This message, amid the controversies surrounding CRT, critical race theory, is really relevant.
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Fewer women than men will regain employment during the COVID-19 recovery says ILO

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
A new policy brief shows that the disproportionate job and income losses suffered by women during the pandemic will persist in the near future.
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Better housing for better lives (OECD)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 20Jul
Decent, affordable housing is essential for people's well-being and for a sustainable and inclusive economy. But securing such housing has long been difficult, particularly for those with low or unstable incomes, as well as young people.
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1st Draft of The Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jul
The UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat on 12 July 2021 released the first official draft of a new Global Biodiversity Framework to guide actions worldwide through 2030 to preserve and protect nature and its essential services to people.
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The Global Alliance for a Green New Deal (Reported by the Guardian)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 19Jul
MPs from all over the world are coming together to push for a Global Green Deal.
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Equator Prize 2021 honors trailblazing Indigenous and local solutions for people and planet (UNDP)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
New York - The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and partners announce the winners of the 12th Equator Prize, recognizing local and Indigenous communities from around the world. The winning organizations showcase local, innovative, nature-based solutions for tackling biodiversity loss and climate change, and achieving their local development goals even during a pandemic.
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Uganda: Agribusiness companies embroiled in alleged illegal detentions, evictions, and rights abuses; incl. co. response (BUSINESS HUMAN RIGHTS)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
"Three multinational companies - Great Seasons SMC, Kiryandongo Sugar Ltd and Agilis Partners Ltd - are accused of exposing local communities to unlawful evictions, violence and other rights abuses.
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UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival Narratives of childhood from around the world

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
"To take stock of the dynamic forces shaping childhood and promote deep reflection on the experiences of children in different contexts, we are proud to announce the second UNICEF Innocenti Film Festival (UIFF) will be held 21 – 24 October 2021"
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EU founding values: Commission starts legal action against Hungary and Poland for violations of fundamental rights of LGBTIQ people

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
“Europe will never allow parts of our society to be stigmatised: be it because of whom they love, because of their age, their ethnicity, their political opinions, or their religious beliefs.” President Ursula von der Leyen, European Parliament,
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UNV and Etihad Airways join forces to boost global volunteering

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 16Jul
UNV and Etihad Airways have signed a partnership agreement that will facilitate collaboration on strengthening volunteering. The agreement was signed remotely by Dr Nadia Bastaki for Etihad Aviation Group and Mr Toily Kurbanov for UNV. UNV / Etihad Airways, 2021
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Side Event 'Recovering Better from COVID-19 in the Asia-Pacific Region' at HLPF

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
The side event will feature expert views and insights from the region’s leading experts and policymakers. Utilizing the framework presented in the Theme Study, the side event will explore and discuss trajectories for the region’s path to recovery. Experts from member States, the private sector and civil society organizations (CSOs) will offer their perspectives on the challenge of the Asia Pacific
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Connecting National and Local Efforts for a Sustainable, Inclusive and Resilient Recovery

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
This is a side event of the HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM, the main global platform to talk and discuss about SDGs. Advancing the localization of the SDGs for an inclusive, resilient and sustainable post-COVID-19 pandemic recovery, specifically in urban environments, and though multi-level and multi-stakeholder partnerships. Time: 1pm NYC Time
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Building Back After the Pandemic: Work, Health and Well-being

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
This is a side event of the HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM, the main global platform to talk and discuss about SDGs and it will be focused "on the social development policy aspects related to work, health and well-being. It will discuss post-pandemic recovery by focusing on two critical goals: Goal 3 on good health and well-being; Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth". 1PM NYC time
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Empowering people to protect the planet in a COVID-19 context: the contribution of SDG 16 and environmental access rights to sustainable and resilient recovery

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
This is a side event of the HIGH LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM, the main global platform to talk and discuss about SDGs. It is going to be organized today at 1pm NYC time by the The Permanent Mission of Uruguay to the UN.
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Amazonia as a carbon source linked to deforestation and climate change (from NATURE)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
Amazonia hosts the Earth’s largest tropical forests and has been shown to be an important carbon sink over recent decades1–3. This carbon sink seems to be in decline, however, as a result of factors such as deforestation and climate change.
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CITY LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD MEET TO RE-IMAGINE URBAN TOURISM

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
The mayors of some of the world’s leading destinations have met in Porto to rethink urban tourism in the post-pandemic age. Organized by UNWTO, the Government of Portugal, Turismo de Portugal and the City of Porto, the Mayors Forum on Tourism and the Future of Cities highlighted the opportunity to restart urban tourism with a focus on sustainability, innovation and inclusion.
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2021 FOOD SYSTEMS PRE-SUMMIT (26-28 July 2021)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
In 2021, UN Secretary-General António Guterres will convene a Food Systems Summit as part of the Decade of Action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Summit will launch bold new actions to deliver progress on all 17 SDGs, each of which relies to some degree on healthier, more sustainable and equitable food systems.
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European Green Deal: Commission proposes transformation of EU economy and society to meet climate ambitions

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 15Jul
The European Commission adopted a package of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.
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Girls are catching up on the playing field

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
Results from the Laureus global sports survey suggest that more girls are joining traditionally male-dominated sports.
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Eliminate child labour in supply chains: a multistakeholder approach (side event of the HLPF)

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Submitted by Simone Galimberti 14Jul
This dialogue focuses on the challenges and needs panelists perceive in eliminating child labour in supply chains. The panelists will also exchange lessons learned and articulate (joint) action to further enhance efforts to fight child labour. It is organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands
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