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

Baku Call to Action urges renewed commitment on the global housing crisis

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As the thirteenth World Urban Forum (WUF13) draws to a close, the final version of the Baku Call to Action, a stakeholder-led outcome document calling for renewed action to address the growing global housing crisis, has been released.

Climate action key to affordable housing, but buildings decarbonisation stalls

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Nairobi, 19 May 2026 – Decarbonisation of the buildings and construction sector has slowed, leaving it both a major emissions source and increasingly vulnerable to climate impacts and energy price shocks, according to a new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC).

Reports of AI-enabled targeting in Iran bring real-world impacts to the UN

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As states discuss autonomous weapons in Geneva, the use of AI targeting in Iran looms large

ICRC President: "We can no longer pretend that what we are witnessing across war zones is in accordance with the law"

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Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, at the UN Security Council Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict – 20 May 2026, New York

New Data Shows Resilience of Newsrooms in the Global South through Partnership with the International Fund

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2025 proved to be one of the toughest years on record for newsrooms, with dramatic cuts to international financial support and political headwinds being felt acutely. The data signals that funding has had a stabilising effect: Measured since the start of grants (17 months on average), nearly three quarters of news outlets supported by the Fund (72%) have been able to grow their non-grant revenue b

GLOBAL WIND REPORT 2026

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Wind power is increasingly a pivotal technology of the modern electricity system, the only clean energy source with proven scale, reliability and geographic versatility to anchor grids, meeting surging industrial demand and deliver energy security simultaneously.

Key Takeaways from the World Hydrogen Summit 2026

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. The green hydrogen industry continues to face significant headwinds. But large, industrial scale projects are coming online.

Global skills survey on training needs in Sport for Development

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This survey is part of the SKILLS4CHANGE project which aims to improve the skills of people working in Sport for Development or planning to work in Sport for Development in the future.

Climate Democracy In Action: Global Case Studies

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Join us on Tuesday, June 2, 9–10:30 am ET | 1–2:30 pm UTC | 6:30–8 pm IST for a webinar featuring practitioners and partners from the Climate Democracy Accelerator (CDA) who have designed and led participatory climate programs. You'll hear what worked, what they learned, and how participatory approaches are delivering real climate outcomes.

UNFF21 concludes with consensus adoption of omnibus resolution

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15 May 2026 The twenty-first session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF21) concluded on 15 May 2026 with the adoption by consensus of an omnibus resolution aimed at strengthening international cooperation on forests and accelerating implementation of the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017–2030.

The Lisbon Future Dialogue

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About the Lisbon Future Dialogue 27 – 28 May 2026 | Unicorn Factory, Lisbon, Portugal The Lisbon Future Dialogue 2026 is a global gathering where young leaders, innovators and decision makers come together to shape a FutureProof world. By the Global Renewables Alliance

Chad: 10 Years On, Habré Conviction Inspires Global Justice

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Ex-Chadian Dictator’s Trial in Senegal Set Legal Milestones; Reparations Unfulfilled

Dealing with climate-induced haze governance in Southeast Asia

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Inaugural lecture by Professor Helena Varkkey. Inaugural lecture During her inaugural lecture on 19 May 2026, Prince Claus Chairholder, Helena Varkkey explored the politics and socio-economics behind the elusive, haze-free blue skies of Southeast Asia.

1 in 3 people in Ituri believe Ebola is not real, as myths and misinformation hamper containment efforts, ActionAid warns

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PRESS STATEMENT: IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 25/05/2026 As healthcare professionals and local authorities in the DRC battle to contain the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, ActionAid has heard from community members in Ituri narrating how myths and misinformation about the disease are hampering efforts.

UNDP: Development gains in reverse: High debt servicing bears disproportionate impacts on women, with 55 million jobs at risk

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Rising debt servicing is estimated to cause 55 million lost jobs for women and a 17 percent fall in women’s per capita income, according to a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) analysis drawing on data from 85 developing countries

New Approach to Scaling Laws Could Change How AI Models Are Trained

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Leveraging statistical concepts from measurement science and education, AI researchers have greatly reduced the computational demand of predicting how the largest of large language models will scale up in the future. It could save millions of dollars in training costs.

Torture and genocide – Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 – Advance edited version (A/HRC/61/71)

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In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 examines the systematic use by Israel of torture against Palestinians from the occupied Palestinian territory since 7 October 2023, encompassing custodial and non-custodial practices that meet the threshold for genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishm

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