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

13 September, 2025

Expolio: Canadian companies in Colombia

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Canada’s reputation on the global stage is based on high human rights standards and progressive climate action. Yet in Colombia – which the Canadian government describes as an "attractive market" for industries including mining, defence and security, agriculture, and oil and gas – communities affected by the operations of these industries report a litany of human rights abuses.

Israel/OPT: New testimonies provide compelling evidence that Israel’s starvation of Palestinians in Gaza is a deliberate policy

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18 August 2025.Israel is carrying out a deliberate campaign of starvation in the occupied Gaza Strip, systematically destroying the health, well-being and social fabric of Palestinian life, Amnesty International said today as it published chilling new testimonies of starved displaced civilians.

Major conference looks at social and humanitarian assistance in crises

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From 16 to 18 September 2025, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) will be hosting an international conference organised by the  BASIC (Better Assistance in Crises) Research programme, on ‘Social and Humanitarian Assistance in Crises: agendas, ambitions and aspirations for more effective intervention’.

IAVE’s World Volunteer Conference in Saudi Arabia

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IAVE is delighted to select Ghadan as hosts for the 2026 WVC! As with every WVC, we also chose Ghadan for the deep and important commitment to volunteering throughout the country. The concept of volunteering in Saudi is deeply intertwined with the importance of giving back and helping others, with Islam playing a significant role in encouraging voluntary service.

INTERNATIONAL IDEA: Youth Engagement Guides on Citizen Engagement for Parliaments

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This Guide is aimed at parliamentary staff and Members of Parliament (MPs) who want to learn more about engaging young people in parliamentary business. We use a wide range of examples from parliaments across the world to indicate how to design, deliver and evaluate meaningful youth engagement activities.

Front Line Defenders Global Analysis

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Front Line Defenders launched its Global Analysis 2024/25 on the situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk around the world, an in-depth annual publication detailing the variety of risks, threats and attacks faced by HRDs around the world.

ADB: Critical Minerals-to-Manufacturing Value Chains

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ADB is helping develop diverse, responsible, and sustainable critical minerals-to-manufacturing (CMM) value chains to enhance energy security, create jobs, and drive inclusive growth in Asia and the Pacific.

Climate Risk Index 2025

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The Climate Risk Index (CRI) ranks countries by the human and economic toll of extreme weather. The latest edition highlights increasing losses and the urgent need for stronger climate resilience and action.

CIEL Staff React to End of Resumed Fifth Plastics Treaty Talks

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GENEVA, August 15, 2025 — The fifth resumed session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee to advance a global plastics treaty (INC-5.2) ended in a failure of process, with talks collapsing shortly after dawn.

INC 5.2: “The inability to reach an agreement in Geneva must be a wake up call for the world”, Greenpeace statement

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Geneva, Switzerland – After two years of Global Plastics Treaty talks, ministers in Geneva faced a historic choice during the final hours of what was supposed to be the last round of negotiations: deliver a treaty that truly tackles plastic pollution, or give into the petrochemical industry’s lobbying.

Youthquake: Youth-led Movements Shaking Up East and Southeast Asia

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NEW YORK (Aug. 14, 2025) — The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has released a new report highlighting how youth across Hong Kong, Thailand, Burma, and the Uyghur and Tibetan diasporas have led large-scale, transnational movements for democracy, freedom, and justice.

Will the World Bank be a partner for a just energy transition in developing countries?

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From the Bretton Woods Project. by Rebecca Ray, Global Development Policy Center

AI for Sustainable Development Goals (AI4SDGs) Think Tank

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A global collection of AI projects and proposals that impacts UN Sustainable Development Goals, both positively and negatively.

‘A Mockery’: Nations Unite in Outrage at Plastics Treaty Draft

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by 13/08/2025 • Stefan Anderson for Health Policy Watch

INC-5.2 Global South Press Briefing by GAIA

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Event by GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives). EVENT ALSO STREAMED ONLINE.

The Sciences of the Democracies

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The Sciences of the Democracies (SOTD) Research Network begins with the premise that "democracy" and cognate terms bear potentially endless meanings. Recognising that 20th-century democracy theorists, such as Arne Naess and Giovanni Sartori, were correct in their assertions that the work of cataloguing "democracy"'s diverse meanings (still) needs to be done...

[STATEMENT] Defend Indigenous People! Defend the Environment!

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"As we commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Asia Pacific Network of Environmental Defenders affirms its fight against development aggression, extractive industries, and rampant militarism that have taken the lives, freedoms, and livelihoods of indigenous peoples all over the Asia-Pacific region. "

Nepal: ICJ and partners call for action on gender and disability-based discrimination

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On 16 July 2025, the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), in collaboration with local partners – Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD), KOSHISH and the Nepal Disabled Women Association (NDWA)– made a submission to the UN Human Rights Council’s Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) ahead of its review of Nepal’s human rights record in January 2026.

IDA Youth Champions Circle: Empowering youth to shape the future of development

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We are launching the IDA Youth Champions Circle, a global platform to amplify youth voices, foster innovation, and drive real-world impact. The IDA Youth Champions Circle will be a catalyst for engagement, providing a space for young people to co-create, advocate, and hold us accountable.

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