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 Sustainable Blue Economy Conference, Nairobi

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The Sustainable Blue Economy Conference is the first global conference on the sustainable blue economy. Over 18,000 participants from around the world are coming together to learn how to build a blue economy that: Harnesses the potential of our oceans, seas, lakes and rivers to improve the lives of all, particularly people in developing states, women, youth and Indigenous peoples

The Commission calls for a climate neutral Europe by 2050

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The European Commission adopted a strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy by 2050 – A Clean Planet for all. The strategy shows how Europe can lead the way to climate neutrality by investing into realistic technological solutions, empowering citizens, and aligning action in key areas such as industrial policy, finance, or research.

2018 Right Livelihood Award Laureates Honoured

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Saudi human rights defenders Abdullah al-Hamid, Waleed Abu al-Khair & Mohammad Fahad al-Qahtani received the Award “for their visionary and courageous efforts, guided by universal human rights principles, to reform the totalit.The Laureates of the 2018 Right Livelihood Award, widely known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’, will receive their prizes at today’s Award presentation in Stockholm, Sweden

Being Black in the EU

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Almost twenty years after adoption of EU laws forbidding discrimination, people of African descent in the EU face widespread and entrenched prejudice and exclusion. This report outlines selected results from FRA's second large-scale EU-wide survey on migrants and minorities (EU-MIDIS II). It examines the experiences of almost 6,000 people of African descent in 12 EU Member States.

VULNERABLE BUT STRONG: HOW BEG TAMANG IS A ROLE MODEL

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Beg Tamang can be truly be an inspiration but young adults like him also deserves special support in order for them to meet their immense potential

WORLD INVESTMENT FORUM (22-26 OCT)

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The UNCTAD World Investment Forum is the pre-eminent global platform for investment and development. The Forum devises strategies and solutions for global investment and development challenges. It facilitates multi-stakeholder collective action to stimulate investment in development. The Forum offers a unique opportunity to influence investment-related policymaking, shape the global investment.

Chairman’s Statement of The 33rd ASEAN Summit

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Official Declaration of Singapore Prime Minister, currently the Chair of ASEAN, for the 33rd ASEAN Summit

New report details state of media freedom in EU

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New report surveys over 3,000 verified media freedom incidents in EU member states, candidates and potential candidates for entry Journalists facing an array of threats: Burned in effigy. Insulted. Menaced. Spat at. Discredited by their nation’s leaders. Assaulted. Sued. Homes strafed with automatic weapons. Rape threats. Death threats. Assassinations.

Cybersecurity: Paris Call of 12 November 2018 for Trust and Security in Cyberspace

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On 12 November at the UNESCO Internet Governance Forum (IGF), President Emmanuel Macron launched the Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace. This high-level declaration on developing common principles for securing cyberspace has already received the backing of many States, as well as private companies and civil society organizations.

promoting social inclusion through personal leadership

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At ENGAGE we try to build the pillars of a more inclusive society and personal leadership is essential. We do this in different ways and it is key to build partnerships with youths with disabilities as well as their peers without. The latter can make the difference in multiple ways, including joining the ENGAGE Sport Coaches or join one of the clubs ENGAGE is helping establishing at school level.

STRONG SPEECH OF PRESIDENT OF EUROPEAN COUNCIL TUSK AFFIRMS CENTRALITY OF EUROPEAN VALUES

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Donald Tusk, the polish president of the European Council, the body representing the EU head of states, made a strong speech at the European People Party Conference in Helsinki defending key European Values. He was referring to current actions and policies taken by Hungarian PM Orban that undermines the spirit of European Integration

Multilateralism more vital than ever, as World War centenary looms: Security Council

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With the centenary of the end of the First World War just days away, the Security Council reaffirmed the crucial importance of multilateralism – or international cooperation and collective problem-solving – and highlighted the key role played by the United Nations since its creation 73 years ago.

Challenging the Conventional: Making Post-Violence Reconciliation Succeed ( from Interpeace)

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Reconciliation is a deeply complex process, which has gained increasing prominence on the agenda of post-violence peacebuilding. Yet reconciliation remains a contested and highly context-specific notion.Consequently, evidence is often lacking or disputed about interventions that are ‘successful’ in fostering reconciliation from the perspective of the people experiencing these processes....

PARIS PEACE FORUM

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Yesterday was the main commemoration day of the end of World War I with world leaders gathering in France where the armistice was signed. Today the Paris Peace Forum starts to tackle pending issues related to governance and global peace.

RESPONSIBALL Forum: 8th nov, Lousanne, Switzerland

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The inaugural RESPONSIBALL Forum will be an opportunity for people interested in sport, particularly football, and social responsibility to come together for a day of learning, sharing, and in-depth discussion.

‘Warp speed’ technology must be ‘force for good’ UN chief tells web leaders

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Technological advances are happening “at a warp speed,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday in Lisbon, Portugal, as a major three-day Web Summit got underway.

PRIDE (Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Determination, Empowerment)

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Along with my colleagues I'm coaching the Bridge II Sports PRIDE, our youth wheelchair basketball team.

Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders Awards 2018: meet the winners

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Over the last few months, the Peace Direct team has reviewed over 300 Tomorrow’s Peacebuilders applications from local organisations around the world; the highest turnout to date. Hosted at #PeaceCon2018 in Washington DC, we announced the three winning organisations, and celebrated the nine finalists who all demonstrate the most exciting and innovative peacebuilding activites.

Asia in 2025: development prospects and challenges for middle-income countries

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This report and briefing note examine the macroeconomic outlook for Asian and Pacific economies and its main drivers, with a focus on the prospects of the region’s MICs. The report then offers recommendations for donors and development partners to adapt and tailor their instruments, modalities and approaches to respond to current and future challenges.

OYW announces Young Leaders Against Sexual Violence Programme

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Launched at the One Young World Summit 2018 in The Hague, Netherlands, the Young Leaders Against Sexual Violence (YLASV) are a group of young leaders who demonstrate a strong personal or professional commitment and significant expertise in addressing sexual and gender-based violence in their communities and around the world.

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