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

New EU strategy to protect and empower children in the online world

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The European Commission has adopted a new European strategy for a Better Internet for Kids (BIK+), to improve age-appropriate digital services and to ensure that every child is protected, empowered and respected online

IDS: Third cohort of social science and humanitarian fellows announced

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The Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform (SSHAP) – a partnership between the Institute of Development Studies, Anthrologica, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – has announced the third cohort of its SSHAP Fellowship.

The Global Innovation and Impact Awards

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These awards are a global call to action to recognize, showcase, and support the best and brightest ideas and solutions led by the SDSN Youth youth global community and the strongest commitments driven by the private sector and academia changemakers.

The Washington Post has won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for public service

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This week, the staff of The Washington Post won the most prestigious award in American journalism: the Pulitzer Prize for public service for our coverage of the causes, costs and aftermath of the Ja‌n. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol. The Post was also honored in three additional categories as a finalist.

Fueling the War: Why Energy Sanctions Matter and How to Make Them Effective (OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS)

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This is the first discussion in an event series bringing together civil society and experts from Ukraine, the EU, and Russia to provide analysis, forecasting, and recommendations about how the EU could responsibly implement an embargo on energy imports from Russia, what this would mean for the war in Ukraine and Putin’s regime, how it would serve the EU’s green energy transition and energy securit

Popular Power: Conference of Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed

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Pre-conference workshop (in-person at Loyola University, Chicago, U.S.) with Julian Boal: May 24-26 Online conference: May 25 In-person conference: May 26-29

Moving forward together: Regional UN commission celebrates 75th anniversary, launches theme study on “Reclaiming our future”

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2022 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Since its founding, ESCAP has served to promote cooperation among countries and ensure that economic, social and environmental challenges are met with sound research, policy development and technical assistance

Closing event of the Conference on the Future of Europe

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Today, Europe's Day, sees the closing event of the Conference on the Future of Europe, an extremely interesting example on empowering citizens to discuss and propose new ideas on strengthen the EU.

The 3rd UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights

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The 3rd UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights held from 28-30 March brought together people from across South Asia to Dhaka, Bangladesh – and virtually from around the world – to chart action to address human rights abuses resulting from business activities

The GSG Impact Summit Series 2022

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The GSG Impact Summit Series 2022 takes place over three parts throughout the year. Buy a pass to the full Series today and save!

Social Dialogue Report 2022

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Collective bargaining played a crucial role during the pandemic and can provide an effective means for employers and workers to tackle the new challenges that are shaking up the world of work

Upcoming Webinar Series Leadership for Volunteering: Reflecting on the COVID-19 Experience (IAVE)

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Starting on May 24, we will be kicking off our new webinar series titled "Leadership for Volunteering: Reflecting on the COVID-19 Experience". In this 3-part webinar series we will examine key volunteering topics highlighted in IAVE's research on the experience and response of leadership for volunteering organizations during the pandemic

XV World Forestry

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The XV World Forestry Congress will be hosted by the Government of the Republic of Korea From 2 to 6 May 2022 and held at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul.

Opinion: Sudan's sports passion - a unique tool for peace (BY 28 April 2022 Azhar Sholgami and Yuri Afanasiev)

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Sudan is a nation passionate about sports. Marking the 2022 International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Sudan Women’s Football Team mid-fielder and UN Volunteer Azhar Sholgami and UNDP Sudan’s Resident Representative Yuri Afanasiev highlight the vital role sport can play in bringing communities together and breaking barriers.

Transforming Commitments into Action - Delivering on the Outcomes of the High-Level Dialogue on Energy: Launch of UN-Energy Plan of Action and the Energy Compact Action Network

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Amidst surging energy and climate crises, the UN will take a major step in accelerating a transition to clean, affordable energy for all and net-zero emissions, with the launch of the UN-Energy Plan of Action and the Energy Compact Action Network. The launch aims to put into action the transformational commitments made in connection with the UN High-Level Dialogue on Energy, convened at the summit

(Re)defining women's strength (ISS)

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Who or what defines a woman’s strength? In this special episode of the Global ISSues podcast, host Surabhi Srivastava sits down with PhD researcher Brenda Rodriguez Cortes and MA student Ezinne Aninwe to unpack the narratives and myths of the 'strong woman' trope. This episode was the first to be filmed in front of a live audience to celebrate International Women's History Month in March.

High Level Workshop towards building Donor Investment in OPDs at the Country Level

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On 16 and 17 March 2022, the Global Action on Disability (GLAD) Network and the International Disability Alliance (IDA), supported by the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), held a two-day high-level workshop in Dhaka, to address the barriers faced by organisations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) in accessing funding opportunities to enable their meaningful participation.

Antipoverty cash transfers in the global South: Manchester Global Development Institute

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We have led global research into direct cash transfers to the extreme and chronic poor, finding them to be financially feasible and politically sustainable. Our findings have shaped development policy, influenced national governments and informed practice in several countries.

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