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 Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP)

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Global Call to Action Against Poverty (GCAP) supports people in their struggles for justice and brings individuals and organisations together to challenge the institutions and processes that perpetuate poverty and inequalities. Together, we defend and promote human rights, gender justice, social justice, climate justice and the security needed for the dignity and peace of all.

Amnesty International: Global: Agreement at COP28 to phase out fossil fuels is vital to prevent a climate and human rights catastrophe

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An agreement at the COP28 summit to end the production and use of fossil fuels is vital to prevent a global climate catastrophe and stop an unprecedented human rights crisis which threatens the rights of billions of people from escalating, Amnesty International said today.

BOSTON COLLEGE: The 2024 International Corporate Citizenship Conference

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The 2024 International Corporate Citizenship Conference will take place in Memphis, TN, at The Peabody Memphis, from April 28-30, 2024.

GAZA CRISIS: Humanitarian chiefs will not take part in unilateral proposals to create “safe zones” in Gaza - Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee

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New York/Geneva/Rome – As humanitarian leaders, our position is clear: We will not participate in the establishment of any ”safe zone” in Gaza that is set up without the agreement of all the parties, and unless fundamental conditions are in place to ensure safety and other essential needs are met and a mechanism is in place to supervise its implementation.

Fortify Rights News Release: Bangladesh, Halt Plans to Return Rohingya to Myanmar, Continue to Support Justice Initiatives

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(COX’S BAZAR, November 9, 2023)—The Government of Bangladesh is meeting its obligations to ensure international justice for Rohingya genocide survivors, but it continues to violate Rohingya refugees’ rights, including by engaging the illegal and illegitimate Myanmar junta to return Rohingya to Rakhine State, said Fortify Rights in a new report published today.

Utilizing the UPR to highlight and respond to ongoing atrocity crimes in the Uyghur Region of China

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THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2023, 15:00 CET| ROOM VII (A BUILDING), PALAIS DES NATIONS, GENEVA | IN-PERSON ONLY| REGISTER HERE

Israel-Palestine crisis: Security Council calls for urgent, extended humanitarian pauses in Gaza

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15 November 2023Peace and Security The Security Council passed a resolution Wednesday calling for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas and for urgent and extended humanitarian corridors throughout the enclave to save and protect civilian lives. The affirmative vote came after four unsuccessful efforts to take action last month.

PEACE NEXUS: Towards a peaceful and just energy transition

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Announcing the newest report from PeaceNexus and the International Growth Centre, exploring the social impacts of renewable energy projects in fragile markets.

IDS: Pathways to Development Conference

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From 18 Dec 2023 9:00 until 19 Dec 2023 17:00. The second Path2Dev Conference 2023 will be held from the 18 to 19 December 2023, at the Lahore University of Management Sciences in Lahore, Pakistan.

The 15th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific “Accelerating Sustainability Transitions in Asia and the Pacific: The Transformative Potential of Integration, Inclusion and Localisation”

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4 October 2023. The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) will host the 15th International Forum for Sustainable Asia and the Pacific (ISAP2023). This year, the Plenary Sessions will be held on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 at Pacifico Yokohama as a hybrid event, with participation in-person and online. In addition, the Thematic Tracks will be held online from October 2023 to January 20

Organization of an international humanitarian conference for Gaza’s civilian population (November, 9 2023)

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In the face of the critical humanitarian situation of the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza, very severely affected by the bombardments and lack of electricity, fuel, water and medical supplies, France, on President Macron’s initiative, will host an international conference on humanitarian aid for Gaza’s civilians, to be held in Paris from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. on 9 November.

Statement by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

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10 November 2023 "Stop the violence. Guarantee the safety of humanitarian workers. Provide safe access to ensure humanitarian assistance to all those in need. Make sure people have enough to eat, clean water to drink, medical care and shelter. Free the hostages. Bring to justice – in line with human rights law – the perpetrators of serious violations.:

EU:Nature restoration: Council and Parliament reach agreement on new rules to restore and preserve degraded habitats in the EU

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Yesterday the Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation on nature restoration.

Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel

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#CeasefireNow: Open Call for an Immediate Ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and Israel to Prevent a Humanitarian Catastrophe and Further Loss of Innocent Lives

The World Down Syndrome Congress 2024 (9-12 JULY 2024)

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Down Syndrome International (DSI) are responsible for the World Down Syndrome Congress. DSI are committed to organising the World Down Syndrome Congress (WDSC) in different locations around the world every 3 years.

ADB:Emerging Asia's $23.2 Trillion Answer to Economic Shocks: Local Currency Bond Markets

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These charts illustrate how local currency bond markets can be a powerful tool to stabilize currencies and economies during crises such as the pandemic and global shocks.By Cheonkoo Kim, Donghyun Park, Jungsoo Park, Shu Tian

The Asia Foundation and Stanford HAI Announce “AI Perspectives from Asia” Program

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San Francisco, November 6, 2023 — The collaboration will produce research, offer educational training, and host convenings to support policymakers and civil society in the Asia Pacific region as they harness AI’s potential and mitigate its harms.

VSO and FOOD INJUSTICE

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As we mark World Food Day, one statistic should be at the forefront of your mind. Currently one in ten people go to sleep hungry each day.

Fossil fuel producers ‘literally doubling down’, new UNEP report warns

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Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from the UN environment agency (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday.

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