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

Indonesia: violent physical attacks and intimidation attempts against Indigenous woman human rights defender Dewi Anakoda (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication sent by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN experts to the Governments of Indonesia, France and China, as well as companies Weda Bay Nickel, ANTAM, Eramet, Tsingshan Holding Group, PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park, Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. and Zhenshi Holding Group Co., Ltd., on 19 August 2025.

DemocracyNext: Scaling sortition, deliberation & rotation

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Four takeaways from 2025 and an exciting update about what’s next in Phase 2.0 of DemocracyNext!

EU: Coalition of 11 largely US-based multinationals has allegedly worked to dilute CSDDD, according to leaked documents obtained by SOMO

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Leaked documents reveal how a secretive alliance of eleven large multinational enterprises has worked to tear down the EU’s flagship human rights and climate law, the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Telenor failed to respect human rights in Myanmar sale

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The Norwegian National Contact Point (NCP) for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct has found that Norwegian telecoms company Telenor breached international standards on human rights and responsible business conduct.

UNEP’s 2025 Champions of the Earth award recognizes five climate trailblazers

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Nairobi, 10 December 2025 – As the world moves to slow climate change and create a more sustainable future, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) today named five climate forerunners as its 2025 Champions of the Earth.

Youth Leadership Now! Marking the 30th Anniversary of the WPAY at UNGA High-level Week

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As the United Nations gathers for High-Level Week and commemorates the Thirtieth Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY+30), the International Disability Alliance is proud to spotlight the work of youth with disabilities championing the rights and meaningful inclusion of young people in the disability space and beyond.

Critics slam 'vulgar' FIFA Peace Prize for Trump

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FIFA has been accused of sportswashing and disregard for human rights after awarding inaugural peace prize to US President Donald Trump.

Applauding volunteering for sustainable development at the United Nations General Assembly

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The global launch of IVY 2026 at the UN General Assembly with Madam President of the UNGA, UNV Executive Coordinator, and the co-conveners: the Representatives from Germany and Kazakhstan. UNV, 5 December 2025.

Climate Change Performance Index 2026

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Climate ranking shows progress, but the US and other Petrostates are resisting change

Joint Civil Society Statement on the Council’s Position on the Return Regulation Proposal

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"We, the undersigned civil society organisations across Europe, express deepest concern regarding the direction that discussions on the proposal for a Return Regulation are currently taking in the Council of the European Union."

Burkina Faso: Plans to reinstate death penalty must be stopped

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On 04 December the Burkina Faso’s government has decided to reintroduce the death penalty seven years after it was abolished for ordinary crimes as part of a reform of the Penal Code

AI has an environmental problem. Here’s what the world can do about that.

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When the United Nations Environment Assembly convenes in December, a key topic up for discussion will be the mounting environmental impact of artificial intelligence. Ahead of those talks, here’s a look back a story first published on 21 September 2024.

Mining for War: Assessing the Pentagon’s Mineral Stockpile

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How can the Pentagon's energy transition mineral stockpiles be repurposed toward the green transition?

Inside the AI-Led Resource Race

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BY THIJS VAN DE GRAAF

APHR Meets Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Lazaro – Urges ASEAN 2026 to Reject Myanmar Junta's Sham Election

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MANILA, 8 December 2025— ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) welcomes the critical courtesy meeting on 5 December 2025 between the APHR lawmaker delegation and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, who serves as ASEAN 2026 Special Envoy on the Myanmar Situation.

Millions stranded as conflict and aid cuts in South Sudan drive surge in suffering - Oxfam

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Published: 26th November 2025 Donors provided lowest aid funding ever in 2025, since country created in 2011 Almost 6 million people - nearly half of the population - in South Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, with little access to clean water or sanitation as funding cuts have stripped away vital humanitarian support just as it is needed the most, Oxfam warned today.

The 2026 SWVR: Redefining the true value of Volunteerism

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The State of the World’s Volunteerism Report (SWVR) stands as the United Nations’ flagship publication, offering deep insights into the power and impact of volunteerism in shaping our world. It highlights volunteerism’s universality, its vast scope, and its far-reaching influence in the twenty-first century.

14th Article XIV Conference calls for renewed action for CTBT entry into force

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Ministers and high-level officials from around the world convened at United Nations Headquarters on 26 September 2025, on the margins of the UN General Assembly, renewing their commitment to make the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) legally binding.

Is the World Really Safer? Global Perceptions of Safety and Interpersonal Violence

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The 2025 Global Safety Report seeks to answer one question: Do people feel safe? With this as the starting point, the report offers insights into the state of public safety, how safe individuals and communities actually feel, their views on security institutions, and who benefits the most—or the least—from them.

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