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 International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers

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"Tens of thousands of boys and girls are associated with armed forces and groups in conflicts in over 20 countries around the world."

On the Road to Passion

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I'm starting a new adventure on March 1. This article describes how I got there

DFID PUBLISHES NEW TRANSPARENCY STRATEGY

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The UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) reaffirmed its commitment to IATI in a comprehensive new Transparency Agenda published earlier this week. DFID was a founding member of the initiative and was the first organisation to publish their aid information to IATI back in 2011.

OP-ED By Anup Ojha On The kathmandu post "Sajha unveils disabled-friendly bus"

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Sajha yatayat with 41 disable-friendly seats are provided which will be helpful for people with disabilities, pregnant women and elderly people. The luxury bus is equipped with mobile charging points, separate hanging straps, CCTV camera and a TV set for the passengers.

MUNICH SECURITY REPORT 2018: To the Brink - and Back?

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The most prestigious global conference on issues related to security and defense, The Munich Security Conference, MSC, that will be held on February 16-18 has published its new report.

UN Secretary General pushes for more nuclear disarmament

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While it seems the USA are going to go for more investments in their nuclear arsenal, UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, goes in opposite direction, calling for a global nuclear disarmament.

UN asks for billions to support fragile countries create ‘firewall against famine’

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8 February 2018 – Ongoing conflicts and climate-related shocks have left millions of people on the brink of starvation, the United Nations agriculture agency warned on Thursday as it launched a $1.06 billion appeal to save lives and livelihoods, and tackle acute hunger in 26 countries.

JOINT LEADING NGOS' LETTER AGAINST EXXON AND CHEVRON IN THE EITI

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Find here the letter that explain the rationale why these two multinationals should not be part of Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative that was launched by Tony Blair in 2002. Soon a Board of meeting of EITI will meet in Oslo.

CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AGAINST OIL GIANTS ExxonMobil and Chevron' partecipation in the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI)

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Oxfam, Global Witness and many other urge the Secretariat of the EITI,a global reporting and transparency mechanism to make mining and oil industries more transparent to kick out ExxonMobil and Chevron as the two global oil giants are not fulfilling their membership criteria in terms of tax disclosures. Find here a press release from Global Witness

HRW REPORT: INMATES WITH DISABILITIES FACE ABUSE, NEGLECTION IN AUSTRALIAN JAILS

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Human Rights Watch recently released a research looking at the living conditions of persons with disabilities in prisons across Australia. They face abuses and many face solitary detentions. The report, "I Needed Help, Instead I Was Punished: Abuse and Neglect of Prisoners with Disabilities in Australia" also shares that many of them face discrimination and bullying.

OP-ED By Meenraj Panthee on Republica daily "Access to transportation"

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Today’s youth seem to be indifferent to their civic responsibility and don’t show any gesture of empathy to the weak, person with and old peoples. Not only that, the able-bodied people occupy the bus seats quickly.Passengers are even forced to get on moving buses which may cause accidents.The government have to enhance accessible transport for its citizens, including those with disabilities.

UNDER AFRICAN SKies

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Here a series of my thoughts and reflections about my recent journey ( a relocation actually) to wonderful, amazing Africa where i am going to start a new professional life, continuing doing the incredible job i am so passionate for....

UN UNWILLING TO MAKE JUSTICE ON SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

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Code Blue, A global campaign to end impunity for sexual exploitation and abuse by UN peacekeeping personnel, denounces the incapacity of UN to investigate sexual abuses scandals. Read the letter of Code Blue Executive Director to the UN Secretary General to denounce the way the investigation against Luiz Loures, Deputy Executive Director of UNAIDS, was executed and managed.

A race against trends: JOINT UNICEF-UNFPA STATEMENT ON International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

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Statement by UNFPA Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, and UNICEF Executive Director ,Henrietta H. Fore on International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February

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FGM is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. It reflects deep-rooted inequality between the sexes, and constitutes an extreme form of discrimination against women. It is nearly always carried out on minors and is a violation of the rights of children.

HISTORIC SPEECH OF NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER ON Waitangi DAY

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Waitangi Day is the national day of New Zealand, and commemorates the signing, on 6 February 1840, of the Treaty of Waitangi that is regarded as the founding document that established the modern Zealand. It is a day full of historical meanings as the Treaty was signed by the representatives of the british monarchy and local maori leaders.

PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROMOTE AT GLOBAL EDUCATION SUMMIT

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During the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Financing Conference to launch a major new initiative called the Education Data Solutions Roundtable.

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATION SUMMIT IN DAKAR

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Another big conference and big pledges to promote quality and INCLUSIVE education in the developing world. World leaders promised to spend $2.3bn on education over the next three years but this still fell short of what requested by the Global Partnership For Education Secretariat.

SPORT FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION SUMMIT IN MILAN 25th and 26th January

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Milan is hosting a great summit to promote sport for social inclusion, a great way to follow up on the important Kazan Plan of Action to promote sport and physical education. The summit is hosted by Universita' Cattolica of Milan, School of Psycology

Posting of Mark Zuckerberg: FACEBOOK CAN DO BETTER and be more meaningful to people's lives

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Below the posting of Facebook's founder about making facebook more meaningful and have a better impact on people's lives. It is an recognition of the failures of Facebook to deal with fake news. " I'm changing the goal I give our product teams from focusing on helping you find relevant content to helping you have more meaningful social interactions"

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