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

AI Action Summit (PROJECT SYNDACATE)

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Watch Project Syndicate’s live broadcast before a studio audience, featuring discussions on competition and investment, innovation and the future of work, and sustainability – all moderated by presenter Jo Coburn.

International Journalism Fund Awards USD5 million to Support 20 Independent Newsrooms on Four Continents

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Published: 16.12.24. Paris, 16 December: The International Fund for Public Interest Media today announced USD 5 million in new grants to 20 public interest news organizations across its four focus regions: Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Ethiopia: Urgent international action needed to end mass arbitrary detentions in the Amhara Region

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January 28, 2025. On 28 September 2024, Ethiopia’s army and Amhara regional security forces arbitrarily rounded up thousands of people across Amhara region and brought them to four mass detention centres. Members of the judiciary, including judges, as well as prosecutors and academics were among the people targeted.

AI ACTION SUMMIT (OFFICIAL BY FRANCE & INDIA), Science Days

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The AI action week will begin with science and presentation of the latest known and universally recognized academic elements on artificial intelligence. For example, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) will host an international scientific conference on AI, Science and Society, on 6th and 7th February on its campus.

Education and Diversity to Mitigate Bias in AI

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An op-ed in UN Today argues for strengthening AI literacy to mitigate bias risks.By Jerome Silla

A letter to Chief Adviser, Interim Government of Bangladesh to take urgent action on violent attacks on Indigenous students

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"Honourable Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, We, the undersigned organisations and individuals, would like to bring to your attention, our concern on the recent violent attacks on the Indigenous student protestors during a peaceful protest in relation to the removal of an artwork from the back of a school textbook with the word “Adivasi” (Indigenous). "

90 Parties Submit First Biennial Transparency Reports

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UN Climate Change News, 22 January 2025 – Ninety Parties to the Paris Agreement have submitted their first Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), underscoring the commitment of nations to advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement through the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).

Taiwan Becomes First in Asia-Pacific to Achieve 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests

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After five years of effort, Taiwan has achieved a significant milestone in the Asia-Pacific region, with 100% of public forests now certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The certification covers nearly 1.6 million hectares, representing 71.5% of Taiwan’s total forest area—the highest certification rate in the region.

IDS: Digital-ID: exclusions and adverse inclusion

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6 February 2025 16:00–17:30 Institute of Development Studies IDS Convening Space and online on Zoom

Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda

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3 February 2025 News release Geneva Reading time: 4 min (1028 words) In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine from Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus, and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial, in an emergency.

Save the Date – IVCO 2025 in Cambodia!

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This year’s theme, The Role of Volunteers in Strengthening Civil Society and Building Peace will bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and volunteers to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in volunteering for development.

Plastic Pollution Coalition Files “False and Deceptive Marketing” Complaint Against Makers of FIJI Water

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FIJI Water is promoted to D.C. consumers as sustainable, natural, and environmentally friendly—despite the product line’s significant and ongoing contributions to plastic pollution and containing microplastics and other harmful substances

AI Safety Newsletter #46: The Transition

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Plus, Humanity’s Last Exam, and the AI Safety, Ethics, and Society Course Corin Katzke and Dan Hendrycks

Aatashala Pan-India Sports for Development Conference: Unlocking potential through sport and play

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This article talks about the ‘Aatashala’ Pan-India Sports for Development conference, which saw attendance from over 25 organisations from across India. It highlights the thought-provoking discussions and interactive sessions that fostered learning spaces, showcasing the transformative power of sport and play.

India: arrest of human rights defender Ebo Mili and restrictions on his human rights work (joint communication)

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The following is based on a communication written by the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and other UN experts to the Government of India on 30 October 2024. The communication remained confidential for 60 days before being made public, giving the Government time to reply. The Government replied on 20 December 2024.

France: CSOs criticise French government's call for "massive regulatory pause" on EU legislation, incl. CSRD and CSDDD

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"Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive : France advocates for indefinite postponement, to the detriment of social and environemental justice," 24 January 2025

ILO Director-General calls for inclusive labour market reform amid global challenges

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At the second Global Labour Market Conference, ILO Director-General Gilbert F. Houngbo highlights the urgent need for collective action to tackle decent work deficits and foster equitable opportunities worldwide. 3 February 2025

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