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

International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May

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This year's celebration is expected to increase the visibility momentum in the lead-up to the sixteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 16), to be held in Colombia from 21 October to 1 November 2024.

IISD: Biodiversity Is in Crisis—Here's one way to fix it

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By Alec Crawford on May 21, 2024 A growing movement of projects and partnerships is using locally driven and gender-responsive nature-based solutions to address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. Scaling up this work to match the urgency and reach of the crises will be a challenge—but it’s one we must embrace.

AI FOR COMMON GOOD SUMMIT

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The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform promoting AI to advance health, climate, gender, inclusive prosperity, sustainable infrastructure, and other global development priorities. AI for Good is organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) – the UN specialized agency for information and communication technology.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL: New technology and AI used at borders increases inequalities and undermines human rights of migrants

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The briefing, The Digital Border: Migration, Technology, and Inequality, outlines how the use of new technologies by both state and non-state actors in migration systems across the world increases the likelihood that the human rights of people on the move—including the rights to privacy, non-discrimination, equality, and to seek asylum—will be violated.

10TH WORLD WATER FORUM: BALI

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Nusa Dua, May 19, 2024 – The Indonesian government hopes that the 10th World Water Forum can turn tears into springs. With the theme "Water for Shared Prosperity", the 10th World Water Forum, which will be held in Bali from 18-25 May 2024, has an important significance in promoting global commitment to overcoming the looming water crisis and various challenges in sustainable water management.

Science, Society, and Sustainability - Closing the Knowledge-Action Gap (MAY 23 EVENT))

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This event is co-hosted by the University of Cologne New York Office, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) New York, the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York, the German Research Foundation (DFG) North America, American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Embassy, Washington DC, and 1014. It is part of the NRW-USA Year 2023/2024.

IFES: New Report Highlights Best Practices to Counter Election Disinformation

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Experts examined five case studies—in France, Sweden, Estonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Ukraine—to highlight effective practices as half the world’s population heads to the polls.

FAO wins the King Hassan II of Morocco Great World Water Prize

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Statement by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu welcoming the award

FAO wins the King Hassan II of Morocco Great World Water Prize

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Statement by FAO Director-General QU Dongyu welcoming the award

GENEVA CALL

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Our Work Geneva Call is the only organization in the world to focus exclusively on lasting behavioral change of armed groups and de facto authorities towards civilians.

Special Olympics European Football Week 2024: Celebrating the Beautiful Game for All

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Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2024 will see exciting football activities taking place across the continent from 25 May to 2 June 2024

Apply to get support for your climate democracy program and more!

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Get support for creating democratic solutions for climate challenges and more: Apply now! Are you seeking support to launch or improve a participatory program to create new policies? Apply now to our accelerator programs to receive free training, one-on-one mentorship, and peer support!

HRW: Greece: Respect Fair Trial Rights of Pylos Shipwreck Survivors

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Prosecution Should Not Act as Shield for Determining the Greek Authorities’ Responsibilities

UN CLIMATE CHANGE: Regional Collaboration Centres Annual Report Showcases Power of Partnerships

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UN Climate Change News, 13 May 2024 – In 2023, the Regional Collaboration Centres (RCCs) strengthened their position as an enabling force for climate action, engaging governments and stakeholders in key regions ahead of the first global stocktake that concluded at COP28 in Dubai.

Seminar Shares Insights on Integrating Landscape Approaches into National Biodiversity Strategies

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The event featured expert presentations on applying landscape approaches for biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of resources, and equity.

From Rhetoric to Action: Delivering Equality & Inclusion

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Inequality and exclusion are not destiny. Change is possible. Following three years of research, country visits, expert meetings, and debate, the Pathfinders’ Grand Challenge on Inequality and Exclusion has identified policy priorities for immediate and longer-term actions to tackle inequality and exclusion.

Special War Crimes Court to be established in Liberia

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Monrovia, Liberia: On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the President of Liberia, Joseph Nyuma Boakai, signed Executive Order No. 131 establishing an Office with the specific mandate of setting up a Special War Crimes Court and a National Anti-Corruption Court.

UNIVERSAL JURISDICTION ANNUAL REVIEW: HIGHLIGHTS IN 2023

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TRIAL International, in collaboration with Civitas Maxima, the Center for Justice and Accountability (CJA), the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and REDRESS, published the 2024 edition of the Universal Jurisdiction Annual Review (UJAR).

DemocracyNext: How to supercharge democracy in Austria

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In the city of Vorarlberg, a thousand signatures trigger a Citizens' Council. Austria can build on these innovations ahead of its elections

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