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

The 2nd Cities and Regions Summit (COVERAGE FROM BY IISD EARTH NEGOTIATION BULLETIN)

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The 2nd Cities and Regions Summit convened under the theme “Flip the Script: Cities and Nature,” and examined the multiple benefits nature can provide to cities.

The IAVE World Volunteer Conference is Back!

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Yes, save the dates of the 24th to 27th October 2022 as IAVE with its partner the Emirates Foundation host the 26thWorld Volunteer Conference in Abu Dhabi. The first IAVE World Volunteer Conference was held in 1970 and up until 2018 it held this global event somewhere in the world every two years.

REPowerEU: Joint European action for more affordable, secure and sustainable energy

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The European Commission has today proposed an outline of a plan to make Europe independent from Russian fossil fuels well before 2030, starting with gas, in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

2023 ICCE Global Coach Conference to take place in Singapore (International Council for Coaching Excellence)

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A Global Coach Conference Selection Committee has rigorously reviewed a number of bids that were received regarding hosting the 14th ICCE Global Coach Conference in 2023.

UNEP: This International Women’s Day, meet four climate champions

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On 8 March, International Women's Day will be celebrated under the theme #Breakthebias. The Day serves to raise awareness of gender inequality around the world and celebrate women’s achievements.

UN WOMEN: Five ways to build gender equality and sustainability

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Gender inequality and the climate crisis are two of the most urgent challenges of today. As we better understand and make the critical connections between gender, social equity and climate change, it’s time we take action towards solutions.

CALL FOR 2022 ROLL MODELS – OPEN NOW! (WOMEN WIN)

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Calling all young women and non-binary people with a passion for skateboarding and a powerful idea to get more young people on boards in Europe! (https://www.womenwin.org/news/girls-empowerment-through-sports/call-for-2022-roll-models-open-now/)

Webinar: Mentoring Female Leaders in Sport for All

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Celebrate International Women's Day with TAFISA as they host a webinar on developing and supporting strong women mentors and leaders in sport.

Good Governance for EU Regional Policy: Citizens’ participation in EU cohesion policy

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DG REGIO is launching a series of four virtual events in February and March 2022 in cooperation with several international partners under the joint heading ‘Good governance for EU regional policy’:

Trend toward authoritarian governance continues – Democracy under pressure worldwide (Bertelsmann Stiftung (ed.) Transformation Index BTI 2022)

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Democracy is losing ground: For the first time since 2004, our Transformation Index (BTI) counts more autocratically governed states than democracies. Among the 137 countries surveyed, only 67 are still democracies, while the number of autocracies has risen to 70.

New Guide and Ratings for Digital Participation Platforms

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To help address these questions and more, People Powered launched our new Guide to Digital Participation Platforms: When to Use Them, How to Choose and Tips for Maximum Results. To accompany the guide, we rated 26 of the most useful digital platforms according to criteria ranging from cost to technical requirements.

The London School of Economics' (LSE) commitment to sustainability "stronger than ever"

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LSE’s Annual Sustainability Report 2020/21, published today (18 February), highlights the School’s ongoing commitment to tackle the climate crisis and shape a sustainable world.

Reuters Events: Responsible Business Awards 2022

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The Responsible Business Awards are the world’s leading Awards ceremony focussed on showcasing the most ambitious, successful and innovative sustainable business strategies.

UNEP@50: Special Session of the UN Environment Assembly

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The fifth United Nations Environment Assembly will be followed by a special session, called UNEP@50, to be held 3 - 4 March 2022, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).

Human rights institutions express support: our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people

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2 March 2022 European human rights institutions express solidarity and support in letter to Ukrainian Ombudsman, our sister institution in Ukraine

Bachelet leads calls for ceasefire in Ukraine during urgent debate at UN rights council

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Russia’s military attack on Ukraine has “opened a new and dangerous chapter in world history,” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet told an urgent debate on Thursday, leading calls for a ceasefire.

Climate change: a threat to human wellbeing and health of the planet. Taking action now can secure our future

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Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks. People and ecosystems least able to cope are being hardest hit, said scientists in the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, released today.

Historic day in the campaign to beat plastic pollution: Nations commit to develop a legally binding agreement

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Heads of State, Ministers of environment and other representatives from 175 nations endorsed a historic resolution at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) today in Nairobi to End Plastic Pollution and forge an international legally binding agreement by 2024. The resolution addresses the full lifecycle of plastic, including its production, design and disposal.

UNESCO endorsement will strengthen human rights education worldwide (The Danish Institute for Human Rights)

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UNESCO has endorsed a new methodology developed by the Institute. It enables states to assess the status of human rights education in national policies and school curricula.

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