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

13 September, 2025

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the NBA's new Social Justice Champion award: Finalists announced

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Announced in May, the NBA announced the finalists of the first batch of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champions.

COMMON AGRICULTURAL REFORM (EU): PROVISIONAL AGREEMENT

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The Portuguese presidency of the Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on the common agricultural policy (CAP) reform for 2023-2027. The deal paves the way for a simpler, fairer and greener CAP that will provide a sustainable future for European farmers.

Access to justice for children’s environmental rights (CRIN)

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Children and young people have been at the forefront of environmental activism in recent years, from protesting to pressing their governments to tackle the climate crisis, to bringing legal challenges against those who have polluted the environment. This isn’t just a question of protecting a planet they will inherit, but fighting for their rights today.

Generation Equality Forum: Paris

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The Generation Equality Forum in Paris, a milestone global event to advance action and investment for gender equality, will be held from 30 June to 2 July 2021. Heads of State and Government, international organizations, civil society, private sector, and youth organizations will gather to launch the Global Acceleration Plan for Gender Equality, announce concrete commitments..

THE GLOBAL STATE OF DEMOCRACY 2019 Addressing the Ills, Reviving the Promise (IDEA)

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Democracy is under threat and its promise needs revival. The value, viability and future of democracy are more contested now than ever before in modern history. While the past four decades have seen a remarkable expansion of democracy throughout all regions of the world, recent years have been marked by declines in the fabric of both older and younger democracies.

FAO Conference endorses new Strategic Framework to drive agri-food systems transformation

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18 June 2021, Rome - Members of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) today endorsed the new Strategic Framework that will drive the Organization's efforts to transform agri-food systems and address hunger, poverty and inequality over the next decade.

$1 billion fund for renewables among key energy commitments made during UN ministerial forums

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The IKEA Foundation and The Rockefeller Foundation have announced plans to launch a $1 billion fund to boost access to renewable energy in developing countries – one of the key commitments made during a series of virtual UN ministerial forums this week.

World Bank Group Increases Support for Climate Action in Developing Countries

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New Climate Change Action Plan will increase high-impact support to deliver climate results, targeted towards reducing the trajectory of emissions and strengthening adaptation and resilience in developing countries.

Open letter for the Establishment of a new UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change

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As the 47th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) is taking place from 21 June to 15 July, 2021, the undersigned civil society and Indigenous Peoples organizations call on the UN member States through the HRC to establish at this session a new UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and climate change.

MEPs urge EU Commission to present ambitious proposal on corporate due diligence & accountability

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The new legislation will make human rights a much stronger priority for many corporations operating in Europe and around the world, making human rights due diligence mandatory, implementing in this way one of the key aspects of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Now it is up to the European Commission to come up with the final proposed legislation.

Authoritarian developmentalism: The latest stage of neoliberalism? (Murat Arsela, Fikret Adamanb, Alfredo Saad-Filhoc)

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Authoritarian leaders, although coming to power through democratic elections, are are undermining some of the key tenets of democratic societies and illustrate an ongoing authoritarian turn in global politics.

16th EADI General Conference: Solidarity, Peace and Social Justice (Monday 5 Jul 2021- Thursday 8 Jul 2021)

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The central theme of the conference is 'Solidarity, Peace and Social Justice'. Together, these three concepts represent the organization's aspirations for approaches to global development that address inequality, poverty and political marginalization, also in connection with climate change and other environmental threats.

Human Rights Council urged to support UN chief’s call for a ‘new social contract’ after COVID-19

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UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Monday urged UN Member States to promote a more inclusive post-pandemic recovery to help the world’s most vulnerable recover from the impact of COVID. Citing a rise in “extreme poverty, inequalities and injustice” in the last 18 months, Ms. Bachelet also warned that democratic and civic space has been eroded.

Building peace by cultural heritage – a new EU approach in conflicts and crises

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On June 21, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions on the EU strategic approach to cultural heritage in conflicts and crises, adding cultural heritage to the EU’s foreign policy toolbox and providing a new political and operational framework on cultural heritage for peace.

UN Global Compact Announces its 2021 SDG Pioneers

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UNITED NATIONS, New York, 15 June 2021 — The United Nations Global Compact today announced ten new SDG Pioneers - business leaders who are doing an exceptional job to advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the implementation of the UN Global Compact Ten Principles on human rights, environment, labor and anti-corruption.

Sustainability Dialogue Series Surfacing cutting edge solutions and sustainable business practices (AVPN)

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AVPN is launching a series of ESG-focused thought leadership activities and capacity building workshops to share insights and practical guidance for Asia-based businesses and financial organisations that are considering what ESG means for them in the context of the current crisis and beyond. Join the AVPN Sustainability Dialogues to learn from the best in Asian sustainability and investing.

Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 (21 June)

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Women Political Leaders Summit 2021 “Building Forward: Women Political Leaders Determining the New Normal.”

How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic, 6th of July, Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation, University of Manchester

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The University of Manchester Centre for Crisis Studies and Mitigation Webinar Series How to Build a Resilient World Post-Pandemic Professor Neil Bourne Professor of Matter in Extreme Environments, Co-director of the Thomas Ashton Institute, University of Manchester

9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum – Opening High Level Panel Discussion

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On the 14th of June, FORUM ASIA organized the 9th Asian Regional Human Rights Defenders Forum (AHRDF), a platform for human rights defenders (HRDs) and women human rights defenders (WHRDs) to discuss work and advocacy efforts, and share the experiences and challenges they face.

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