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

The Country Profiles on SDG localization (BY UCLG)

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The Country Profiles on SDG localization present a brief analysis of the national strategies, coordination mechanisms and reporting processes related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Most importantly, they highlight the involvement and, in many cases, the leading role of local and regional governments towards the localization of the SDGs.

Workers at DRC’s industrial cobalt mines pushed further into poverty

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New research on the “living wage” released today reveals that Congolese workers at the world’s largest industrial cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo who are labouring for the energy transition are being pushed further into poverty. Cobalt is considered an essential mineral in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs).

Local2030 Coalition for the Decade of Action (By Stockholm Enviroment Institute)

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This report introduces the Local2030 Coalition, a United Nations-led platform and network designed to support and accelerate local-level delivery of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Breaking: Civil society denounce leaked joint instrument on EU-Mercosur deal as blatant greenwashing

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Brussels, 22 March 2023 – Documents leaked [1] from a confidential source reveal that the EU-Mercosur deal’s proposed annex, supposedly intended to safeguard the environment, climate and human rights, does nothing to achieve this.

New EU measures against money laundering and terrorist financing

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MEPs approved stricter rules to close existing gaps in combating money laundering, terrorist financing and evasion of sanctions in the EU.

Over 100 civil society & trade union organisations launch campaign calling on EU to issue a strong due diligence law

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No more exploitation, no more environmental destruction, no more unjust business practices by European companies. Those are the demands of the “Justice is Everybody’s Business” campaign, launching today in Brussels by over 100 civil society and trade union organisations.

Global Citizen Now Returns With a New Agenda for Urgent Action

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The Rockefeller Foundation President Dr. Rajiv J. Shah joins Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, Climate Justice Activist Vanessa Nakate, and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen to champion reforms needed to close the financing gap for SDGs and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Death penalty should be abolished in the 21st century

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“For many years, the United Nations has opposed the death penalty in all circumstances,” said UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk. “I share this position with the firmest conviction. Ultimately, this is about the UN Charter’s promise of the highest standards of protection of all human beings.”

Webinar on Contributions of Rio+20 to 2023 SDG Summit Calls for Continued Disruption (IISD, SDGs Knowledge Hub).

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In an effort to reinforce the foundation the SDG Summit will build upon, “speakers who were central to the negotiation of the Rio+20 outcome” re-examined the origins of the SDGs and provided recommendations going forward.

Women and Youth in Democracy initiativE (WYDE) call for proposals

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Are you a Civil Society Organisation working for and with youth? Are you interested in youth civic engagement and participation? We are looking for you! Participate in our call for proposals with your project idea!

The Asia Foundation and Visa Partner to Bridge the Gender Digital Skills Gap in Asia and the Pacific

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April 4, 2023 — The Asia Foundation, through its Future Skills Alliance (FSA), is collaborating with Visa to address the growing gender digital skills divide in Asia and the Pacific. The partnership aims to broaden participation in the digital economy among women who are either at the early stages of their careers, returning to work, or running their businesses.

FRONT LINE DEFENDERS: Global Analysis 2022

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Front Line Defenders launched its Global Analysis 2022 on the situation of human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk around the world today, an in-depth annual publication detailing the variety of risks, threats and attacks faced by HRDs around the world.

Land grabbing and land deals - call for grant applications

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The Land Deal Politics Initiative (LDPI) is offering 25 grants of US$3,000 each to researchers based in/from the Global South who have undertaken original empirical research on land grabs.

What Is Future-Mindedness? By Nate Barksdale

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Future-mindedness, or prospection, is the ability to envision and think about the future. The piece is published on the John Templeton Foundation's foundation web site.

New resource to help educators teach young people about climate change (By Joe Stafford)

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Social scientist Dr Catherine Walker from the Sustainable Consumption Institute at The University of Manchester co-created ‘Young People at a Crossroads: Stories of climate education, action and adaptation from around the world’ by speaking to teenagers from migrant backgrounds in Manchester and Melbourne, Australia.

Volunteerng Australia: National Volunteer Week 2023 Resources Now Available

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March 28, 2023 by Volunteering Australia We are delighted to provide a range of resources for use leading up to and during National Volunteer Week 2023.

UNESCO: Action for the planet: a meeting between students and leaders of citizen-led projects

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How can we act to protect the ocean and waterways? Students from three schools and two UNESCO Green Citizens projects addressed this issue during our last UNESCO Campus.

Journalism Trust Initiative (RSF)

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The Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) is an international standard, a label, for showcasing and promoting trustworthy journalism.

Dr Daphina Misiedjan appointed to the prestigious Young Academy

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Daphina Misiedjan has been elected a member of the Young Academy of the KNAW. She is a lawyer and researcher at Erasmus University Rotterdam at the International Institute for Social Studies (ISS). The instalment is on March 28, 2023 and is for a period of five years. Misiedjan does research on climate inequality: "I do research on the challenges that vulnerable groups face.

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