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

UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW65)

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The UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment, will take place from 15 to 26 March 2021.

2021 UN South Asia Forum on Business and Human Rights

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The 2nd UN South Asia Forum will be organised virtually over 3 days (17-19 March 2021). Safe space sessions – which will be held under the Chatham House Rule and aim to facilitate conversation among specific stakeholder groups – will be organised on 16 March prior to the official opening of the Forum.

Sustainable Development Goals can guide Asia and the Pacific to build back better, says UN report

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The Asia-Pacific region must accelerate progress everywhere and urgently reverse its regressing trends on many Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve its ambitions by 2030, says a report released today by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum, 20-21 April

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"Discussions at the UN & Australia Sustainable Partnerships Forum will be underpinned by research released in 2020 on Australia’s progress against the SDGs. The Transforming Australia report showed that, while the country is performing well in health and education, it is failing to reduce emissions, waste, and environmental degradation" shares Sophie Arnold.

CAMPUS COMPACT: ETHICS, EQUITY, AND ONLINE GLOBAL LEARNING: FAIR TRADE LEARNING, VIRTUALLY

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Monday, March 22, 1 – 2:30 EST: When global education became virtual global education, program decisions impacted communities around the world. Particularly among organizations that have built their program models from community-driven and community-based principles, the move to virtual presented significant questions regarding whether to move forward, and how.

Volunteering for Social change: IAVE SPRING SERIES

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In this 4-part webinar series, we will explore the role of volunteers in social activism and the various ways they contribute to a more peaceful, equitable and sustainable society. The sessions will have a particular focus on the role of volunteers in dealing with the impact of and supporting the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community encourages stronger cross-sectoral collaboration towards COVID-19 recovery

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JAKARTA, 16 March 2021 – Yesterday, Brunei Darussalam’s Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, in coordination with the ASEAN Secretariat, hosted the 16th Coordinating Conference on the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOC-COM), to enhance synergy on the cross-sectoral and cross-pillar work of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC).

Call for submissions: International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) 2021

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"What are you planning to do for IDSDP this year, given the current crisis? Share your plans and any examples of adaptation and innovation with the sportanddev community".

The 46th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council from 22 February to 23 March 2021 ( FORUM-ASIA)

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From 22 February to 23 March 2021, the 46th Regular Session of the UN Human Rights Council will take place in Geneva. Like every session, FORUM-ASIA will conduct various side events, deliver oral and written statements, and issue letters and press releases.

Social Protection for Economic Inclusion: Adapting the Graduation Approach in Asia and the Pacific

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ADB is hosting an online event on social protection for economic inclusion, which centers on the graduation approach as a key strategy for addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequality in Asia and the Pacific. The keynote speaker is Dr. Abhijit Banerjee, Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Women’s March 4 Justice, MARCH FOR GENDER EQUALITY IN AUSTRALIA

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Today thousands of citizens marched throughout Australia to reclaim gender's justice and gender equality in the light of the recently alleged abused perpetrated by high level politicians, including allegations against a sitting senior federal minister. Among the speakers, Brittany Higgins, a young staffer with the Liberal Party who recently disclosed being raped in the office of defense minister.

IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit Conference

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Top international energy and climate leaders from countries representing the vast majority of global GDP, energy use and greenhouse gas emissions will take part in the IEA-COP26 Net Zero Summit on 31 March to accelerate the momentum behind clean energy and examine how countries can work together more effectively to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero.

APFSD Side Event: ‘Volunteering as Transformative Strategy for the Decade of Action: March 22, 2-3:30 pm (Bangkok time)

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"This event “Volunteering as a Transformative Strategy for the Decade of Action” will be held on March 22, 2-3:30 pm (Bangkok time) as part of the 8th Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development under the theme of “Sustainable and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic in Asia and the Pacific”.

Net Zero Finance Summit

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"With the mobilisation of financial organisations across the board, driven by growing investor awareness and a fast-changing society, Net Zero Finance will bring together leading investors, asset managers, corporates, policymakers, and campaigners to explore the fast-expanding green finance sector, explore the challenges ahead, showcase success stories and examine the opportunities"

The Global Business Collaboration for Better Workplace Mental Health

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The first global business-led initiative of its kind designed to advocate for – and accelerate – positive change for mental health in the workplace.

Launch of the Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2021 (16 March 2021, 10:00-12:00 hrs)

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The flagship ESCAP report will be launched on 16 March 2021, 1000hrs (GMT+7) by ESCAP Executive Secretary Ms. Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana. This year's launch will also feature five subregional breakout rooms on progress in the Pacific, East and North-East Asia, South and South-West Asia, South-East Asia, and North and Central Asia.

Virtual Roundtables Kick Off 2021 Regional Climate Weeks

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UN Climate Change News, 5 March 2021 – The 2021 editions of the Regional Climate Weeks kicked off this week with virtual regional roundtables designed to set the scene for regional climate action in the run-up to the UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in November.

Value of Water in the Era of the SDGs

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The UNU Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS), in collaboration with the UNU Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES) and the Global Environment Outreach Centre (GEOC), will organize a webinar in observance of World Water Day (WWD) 2021 on Monday, 22 March 2021 from 21:00 – 22:45 JST.

Official Inquiry Commission to investigate past injustices against native indigenous in Victoria

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The Government of Victoria in Australia moved on with a historic process of reconciliation with the native populations by officially announcing an inquiry commission on historical injustices against native aboriginal Australians.

International Women's Day 2021: COVID-19 pandemic is a major challenge for gender equality ( EU Parliament)

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The EU Commission published its 2021 report on gender equality in the EU, that shows the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women. The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities between women and men in almost all areas of life, both in Europe and beyond, rolling back on the hard-won achievements of past years

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