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

Climate change exacerbates violence against women and girls

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When women are displaced, they are at greater risk of violence, including sexual violence, said Michele Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Oxfam reaction to FAO SOFI report 2022: "A broken food system is perpetuating hunger"

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In reaction to FAO’s new “State of Food Insecurity and Nutrition in the World 2022” report, stating that as many as 828 million people were hungry in 2021, an increase of 150 million since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hanna Saarinen, Oxfam Food Policy Lead said:

The UN General Assembly must back the right to a healthy environment (UNEP OP-ED)

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This op-ed by UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen was originally published on 13 July 2022 in Reuters

OPD Engagement Officer mechanism as a medium to strengthening the disability movement ( International Disability Alliance)

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From the experience of the Inclusion Works (IW) program, the OPD Engagement Officers, OPD (organization of persons with disabilities) can play key roles in strengthening the disability movement.

MORE IN COMMON: The global state of social enterprise

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The British Council and Social Enterprise UK recently launched "MORE IN COMMON: The global state of social enterprise report"

Suara Rakyat Malaysia, Malaysia – Launch of Malaysia Youth’s Action Against Torture Exhibition: Re-imagining a Torture Free Nation

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In commemoration of the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on 26th of June, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (SUARAM) in collaboration with Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT) and Cross-Cultural Foundation (CrCF) launched an exhibition on torture prevention. The exhibition showcased 30 selected cartoons from a competition for Malaysian youths held in 2021

Enactus World Cup 2022

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Join purpose driven leaders with #NEXTGENLEADERS for a show of excellence in social innovation, driving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in San Juan, Puerto Rico, 30 October – 2 November.

Discover The Global Business Coalition for Education

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The Global Business Coalition for Education is a movement of businesses committed to ending the global education crisis. Our mission is to ensure that every child has the best start in life, a safe place to learn, and skills for the future.

Muhammad Ali Center Athletes and Social Change Forum

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Join the Muhammad Ali Center for the 2022 Athletes and Social Change Forum as we explore the intersections of art, athletics, and activism.

High-level Political Forum 2022 Debrief

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The SDG Lab, Cepei, and IISD, in collaboration with the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES), invites you to a panel discussion and Q&A session after the 2022 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) closes

HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL FORUM 2022

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The meeting of the HLPF in 2022 will be held from Tuesday, 5 July, to Thursday, 7 July, and from Monday, 11 July, to Friday, 15 July 2022 , under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Wednesday, 13 July, to Friday, 15 July 2022. The high-level segment of the Council will conclude with a final day on Monday, 18 July 2022.

Sparking global discussion on catalytic capital

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With the support of Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3), the global family of EVPA, AVPN, AVPA and Latimpacto is joining forces to increase the use of Catalytic Capital to address the most pressing societal challenges worldwide. This public e-talk will introduce the concept and its role to foster impactful solutions in Europe and worldwide.

CREATING BETTER HEALTH FOR PEOPLE, THE PLANET, AND ANIMALS: FOOD SYSTEMS INSIGHTS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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The report Creating Better Health for People, Animals, and the Planet: Food Systems Insights for Health Professionals showcases 10 food-focused initiatives that have taken action to promote human, ecological, and animal health and well-being. From ​Brazil, ​Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, and the United States.

5 reasons not to miss the World Population Prospects 2022

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On 11 July, UN DESA’s Population Division will release World Population Prospects 2022. This is the 27th edition of the official estimates and projections of the global population, published by the United Nations since 1951. Here are five reasons why we should be paying attention.

Catalyst 2030 Awards

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Catalyst 2030 announced the winners of the Catalyst 2030 Awards for Systemic Change | 2022 at Althorp House in Northamptonshire, UK on 22 June 2022.

Building Forward Together: Towards an Inclusive and Resilient Asia and the Pacific | Side Event to the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Asia-Pacific SDG Partnership are organizing a virtual side-event at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) on 12 July from 7:30 – 9:00 GMT-4 (New York Time) / 18:30 – 20:00 GMT+7 (Bangkok time).

National NAIDOC Week

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National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories.

EVENT: PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet: building integrated solutions for biodiversity and development

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This side event will explore how PANORAMA works and showcase how participants can contribute to and benefit from the initiative. It will present specific solutions on gender (SDG5) and partnerships (SDG17). It is being organized by IUCN.

Call for action ahead of the Transforming Education Summit

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The upcoming UN Summit must fully include persons with disabilities and their inalienable rights.

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