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

UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of journalist Edmondo Bahati Monja in Democratic Republic of Congo

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Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of journalist Edmondo Bahati Monja in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on 27 September 2024.

Sustainable fashion to take centre stage on Zero-Waste Day

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The third International Day of Zero Waste, facilitated by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), will be observed on 30 March 2025.

Artificial Intelligence Action Summit

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On 10 and 11 February 2025, France will host the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, gathering at the Grand Palais, Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organizations, CEOs of small and large companies, representatives of academia, non-governmental organizations, artists and members of civil society.

Female genital mutilation is violence against women and girls

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UN Women statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, 6 February 2025.

The UNHCR surrogate state and the governance of the Syrian refugee influx to Lebanon (2011-2021)

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In this Migration seminar, PhD researcher Rima Rassi discusses the role of UNHCR as a substitute for local governments in a context refugee influxes. Tuesday 11 Feb 2025, 12:00 - 13:00

ICC condemns the issuance of US Executive Order seeking to impose sanctions on the Court

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The ICC condemns the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to impose sanctions on its officials and harm its independent and impartial judicial work.

Conserving biodiversity in Liberia

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Sixteen UN Volunteers with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) support Liberia’s LEH GO GREEN project.

AI Action Summit (PROJECT SYNDACATE)

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Watch Project Syndicate’s live broadcast before a studio audience, featuring discussions on competition and investment, innovation and the future of work, and sustainability – all moderated by presenter Jo Coburn.

International Journalism Fund Awards USD5 million to Support 20 Independent Newsrooms on Four Continents

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Published: 16.12.24. Paris, 16 December: The International Fund for Public Interest Media today announced USD 5 million in new grants to 20 public interest news organizations across its four focus regions: Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: Ethiopia: Urgent international action needed to end mass arbitrary detentions in the Amhara Region

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January 28, 2025. On 28 September 2024, Ethiopia’s army and Amhara regional security forces arbitrarily rounded up thousands of people across Amhara region and brought them to four mass detention centres. Members of the judiciary, including judges, as well as prosecutors and academics were among the people targeted.

AI ACTION SUMMIT (OFFICIAL BY FRANCE & INDIA), Science Days

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The AI action week will begin with science and presentation of the latest known and universally recognized academic elements on artificial intelligence. For example, the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) will host an international scientific conference on AI, Science and Society, on 6th and 7th February on its campus.

Education and Diversity to Mitigate Bias in AI

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An op-ed in UN Today argues for strengthening AI literacy to mitigate bias risks.By Jerome Silla

A letter to Chief Adviser, Interim Government of Bangladesh to take urgent action on violent attacks on Indigenous students

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"Honourable Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, We, the undersigned organisations and individuals, would like to bring to your attention, our concern on the recent violent attacks on the Indigenous student protestors during a peaceful protest in relation to the removal of an artwork from the back of a school textbook with the word “Adivasi” (Indigenous). "

90 Parties Submit First Biennial Transparency Reports

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UN Climate Change News, 22 January 2025 – Ninety Parties to the Paris Agreement have submitted their first Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), underscoring the commitment of nations to advancing the goals of the Paris Agreement through the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).

Taiwan Becomes First in Asia-Pacific to Achieve 100% FSC Certification for Public Forests

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After five years of effort, Taiwan has achieved a significant milestone in the Asia-Pacific region, with 100% of public forests now certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The certification covers nearly 1.6 million hectares, representing 71.5% of Taiwan’s total forest area—the highest certification rate in the region.

IDS: Digital-ID: exclusions and adverse inclusion

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6 February 2025 16:00–17:30 Institute of Development Studies IDS Convening Space and online on Zoom

Groundbreaking Ebola vaccination trial launches today in Uganda

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3 February 2025 News release Geneva Reading time: 4 min (1028 words) In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine from Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus, and at an unprecedented speed for a randomized vaccine trial, in an emergency.

Save the Date – IVCO 2025 in Cambodia!

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This year’s theme, The Role of Volunteers in Strengthening Civil Society and Building Peace will bring together global leaders, policymakers, academics, and volunteers to discuss the evolving challenges and opportunities in volunteering for development.

Plastic Pollution Coalition Files “False and Deceptive Marketing” Complaint Against Makers of FIJI Water

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FIJI Water is promoted to D.C. consumers as sustainable, natural, and environmentally friendly—despite the product line’s significant and ongoing contributions to plastic pollution and containing microplastics and other harmful substances

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