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

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Horse Hill: Historic win as Supreme Court upholds landmark climate case

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Groundbreaking judgment could have profound implications for new fossil fuel projects, including Cumbrian coal mine and North Sea oil and gas fields

Out-of-school children and educational gaps cost the global economy $10,000 billion a year

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While 250 million girls and boys are currently excluded from access to education across the globe, a new UNESCO report analyzes for the first time the economic and societal cost of educational deficiencies. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, calls on the Organization's Member States to break the "vicious circle" of school drop-outs as quickly as possible.

NHRIs to redouble efforts on business and human rights

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National human rights institutions (NHRIs) from across the globe will redouble their efforts to promote and protect human rights in relation to the activities of business, with a particular focus on pressing issues such as climate change and threats to online civic space.

Mainstreaming Participation: How to Turn One-Off Innovations into Systemic Change

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Join the final event in our learning webinar series by OGP, People Powered and TAI Collaborative, as we explore innovations in mainstreaming participation. JULY 2ND, 2024

World Refugee Day (20 JUNE)

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Each year on 20 June, the world celebrates World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee.

The Rockefeller Foundation: An AI-Powered App Fights Climate Change While Revolutionizing Farming

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Digital Green was founded on the belief that technology can help end poverty and meet the climate challenge. Through other digital projects, Digital Green has reached over 6 million rural farmers, 60 percent of whom are women, creating a 24 percent increase in small-scale farmer profits.

What is CityChangers.org?

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CityChangers.org is a community-centred content platform for urban change-makers around the globe, created by Urban Future. We provide you with the know-how necessary to get started, inspiration to innovate ideas, and understanding of the critical skills required to create impact.

OSLO FORUM 2024 SHEDS LIGHT ON PEACE MEDIATION IN A WORLD IN FLUX

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10.06.2024. More than 100 leaders, conflict mediators, and actors from around the world gather in Norway this week to reflect on current peace efforts amidst escalating global conflicts and geopolitical polarisation.

DEMSCORE Conference 2024

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June 13–14 in Gothenburg The DEMSCORE Conference brings together researchers and scholars from diverse fields within the social sciences to explore the potential of data-driven research in understanding contemporary political, social, and economic challenges

ASHOKA: Together Towards Tomorrow Challenge 2024

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We are excited to remind you about the Together Towards Tomorrow Challenge 2024, a global innovation challenge launched by Ashoka in collaboration with HSBC. This challenge aims to identify and support innovators who are equipping young people with the skills needed for a thriving future.

The Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies (21-22 MAY 2024)

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A new democratic paradigm is gaining momentum in Central and Eastern Europe. The Spring School on Climate Citizens’ Assemblies brought together civil servants and professionals in Budapest for a 2-day training. It marked a step towards integrating democratic innovation to address the climate crisis in the region.

Lawsuit filed against EDF for alleged failure to respect French duty of vigilance law over wind project in Mexico

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Representatives of Unión Hidalgo, Mexican human rights organization ProDESC and European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) have filed a civil lawsuit against EDF under the French duty of vigilance law.

Partnering with civil society for accountability

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This January, the Accountability Mechanism (AM) was pleased to engage in a lively discussion with 64 local, regional, and international representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), as part of the year’s first World Bank CSO monthly call. In line with its mandate established at its founding, the Inspection Panel responds to complaints from people affected by World Bank (IBRD/IDA) projec

Development Bank Must Prevent Forced Displacement

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By Aleena Mufti Anand, Stanford University This article analyzes community-led complaints about forced displacement in development bank projects, including coercive resettlement agreements and violent removals, and suggests measures to prevent future harm.

The Nador-Melilla Border Trap

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A counter-investigation into the racist massacre of 24 June 2022 Border Forensics, in collaboration with Irídia-Centre for the Defense of Human Rights and AMDH-Moroccan Association for Human Rights

Invitation: Learning Webinars on Innovations in Democracy

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The Open Government Partnership (OGP), People Powered, and the Trust, Accountability, and Inclusion Collaborative (TAI), are coming together to bring you the latest insights from the field. Our Learning Webinars on Innovations in Democracy will share lessons, best practices, and calls to action from democracy experts and practitioners around the globe.

AI: “Media working practices must be consistent with responsible reporting” says IFJ

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The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on journalism, work and employment was a central theme addressed at TADAM’s first seminar on artificial intelligence and media held at UCLouvain in Belgium on 12-13 June.

Reuters Institute: Digital News Report 2024

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This year's report reveals new findings about the consumption of online news globally. It is based on a YouGov survey of more than 95,000 people in 47 countries representing half of the world's population.

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