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

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora – CITES

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3–8 February 2025 | Geneva, Switzerland Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora – CITES

Second Asia-Pacific Regional Review of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

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Policymakers, members of civil society organizations (CSOs), researchers and experts will gather to identify challenges and share good practices to harness migration as a driver of sustainable development at the Second Asia-Pacific Regional Review of Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration from 4 to 6 February 2025.

Artificial intelligence in education: UNESCO advances key competencies for teachers and learners

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Artificial intelligence holds great promise for education, but only if it is deployed in a safe and ethical way. UNESCO supports countries to ensure that teachers and students have the critical skills needed to navigate this new learning landscape—so that AI serves everyone, everywhere.

As Trump Takes Office Again, Earthjustice Is Ceding No Ground

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One election will not deter us or erase the environmental progress we've achieved.

The Death Penalty Does Not Make Us Safer

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By Witness to Innocence, on 24 January 2025 Witness to Innocence Responds to President Trump’s Executive Order on the Death Penalty, and Organizations from throughout the US and the World Sign-on in Solidarity

Indigenous Peoples voice concerns on the revised Environmental and Social Framework of the Asian Development Bank

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“Without strong safeguards, ADB-financed projects will continue to adversely impact Indigenous Peoples lands, livelihoods, and ways of life”

Every human life deserves safety and dignity: A call to make international humanitarian law a political priority

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The following remarks were delivered by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), on 28 January 2025 at a signature event convened by the President of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Yang, with support from the ICRC, about the importance of upholding international humanitarian law.

PS AI Action Summit

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The AI Action Summit is happening soon, and you’re invited. Join us on February 10 for live coverage of this important event, where policymakers, business leaders, technology experts, and others will work to devise an effective and inclusive governance framework for artificial intelligence.

As heat records fall, experts call for reductions in this often-overlooked greenhouse gas

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“Nitrous oxide is not as well known by the public as some other greenhouse gases, but it can be a remarkably destructive substance,” says Martina Otto, Head of Secretariat of the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, which is convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). “

“AI for Efficiency: France launches an international call for AI projects”

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The “AI for Efficiency” call is a complement to the “AI for Good” call recently launched by the Paris Peace Forum and will have different thematic areas centered on AI for Business, AI for Industry and AI for Public Administration.

Shaping the Future of Volunteerism: UP and UNV Partner to Develop the First-Ever Global Volunteer Index

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The Department of Statistics at the University of Pretoria (UP) is partnering with United Nations Volunteers (UNV) to develop the first-ever Global Volunteer Index, which will become part of the 2026 State of the World Volunteerism Report.

Oxford Conference 2024: Bringing Humanity’s Voice into World Politics

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Iswe Foundation and Oxford University brought together more than 150 change-makers to explore how a permanent global citizens’ assembly could address challenges related to climate, health and AI.

International Day of Clean Energy 26 January

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The International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January was declared by the General Assembly (resolution A/77/327) as a call to raise awareness and mobilize action for a just and inclusive transition to clean energy for the benefit of people and the planet.

Southeast Asian MPs Back Petition to Halt Manila Bay Reclamation, Urge Sustainable, Rights-Based Development

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Jakarta, 28 January 2025 – ASEAN Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) expresses its full support for the petition filed by fisherfolk and environmental groups, Pamalakaya and Kalikasan in December 2024, asking the Supreme Court of the Philippines to issue a writ of Kalikasan and a continuing mandamus to nullify all reclamation permits and Environmental Compliance Certificates (ECCs)...

International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust

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United Nations General Assembly Resolution 60/7 that established the Holocaust and the United Nations Outreach Programme, also designated 27 January as an annual International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust – observed with ceremonies and activities at United Nations Headquarters in New York and at United Nations offices around the world.

Global Forum for Food and Agriculture in Berlin marks milestone for advancing the sustainable bioeconomy, recognizing FAO’s leadership

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Ministers of Agriculture from across the world agreed to accelerate the transition to a biomass-based economy, with food security, nutrition and climate action at its core

CGD Experts’ Statements on US Foreign Aid Freeze

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Media contact: Evan Ottenfeld eottenfeld@cgdev.org

HRW: Afghanistan: ICC Prosecutor Seeks Gender Persecution Charges

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Senior Taliban Leaders Named for Alleged Crimes Against Humanity in Request for Warrants

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