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

Global Disability Summit 2022 (GDS 2022) private sector roundtable on Thursday)

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Part of upcoming Global Disability Summit, to be held on 16 and 17 February 2022, this roundatable will focus on the role of private sector. This rThursday 17 February from 1PM to 2PM Central European Time. Special thanks to Simon Brown for sharing this information on Linkedin.

Where are the numbers on Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies? ( UNDP OSLO GOVERNANCE CENTER)

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This blog was written by Aparna Basnyat, SDG 16 Research and Policy Advisor, UNDP Oslo Governance Centre Enrico Bisogno, Chief, Chief, Data Development and Dissemination Section, UNODC Grace Sanico Steffan, Coordinator of Human Rights Data and Indicators Unit, Methodology, Education and Training Section, OHCHR

The Declaration on Human Rights Defenders and other resources

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FORUM-ASIA recognises the need to address the ongoing trends of violations against human rights defenders (HRDs) in Asia, and their key role in ensuring that everyone’s human rights are protected and fulfilled.

WORLD URBAN CAMPAIGN A Global Catalyst for Change with UN HABITAT

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The World Urban Campaign (WUC) is an advocacy and partnership platform to raise awareness about positive urban change in order to achieve green, productive, safe, healthy, inclusive, and well planned cities. Its goal is to place the Urban Agenda at the highest level in development policies. It is coordinated by UN-Habitat and driven by a large number of committed partners from around the world.

EXPLOITATION AT THE DUBAI EXPO

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A new report by EQUIDEM shows a pattern of exploitation and forced labor in the organization and running of the WORLD EXPO currently going on in Dubai.

EU Taxonomy: Commission presents Complementary Climate Delegated Act to accelerate decarbonisation

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The European Commission has today presented a Taxonomy Complementary Climate Delegated Act on climate change mitigation and adaptation covering certain gas and nuclear activities. The College of Commissioners reached a political agreement on the text, which will be formally adopted once translations are available in all EU languages.

OCEANS WARMER AND WARMER (THE GUARDIAN)

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"Formerly rare high temperatures now covering half of seas and devastating wildlife, study shows" reports The Guardian.

Rio Tinto independent review identifies culture of sexual harrassment and assault, racism, and bullying

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Rio Tinto published an 85-page report released by On 1 February 2022 that pointed to a culture of sexual assault and harrasment, and extensive bullying of staff. Rio Tinto has accepted the 26 recommendations the report has made.

Driving culture change in UN-ESCAP

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Attempts at enhancing the effectiveness and performances of Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) are under way.

New IPCC climate report to add pressure for action and justice (GreenPeace)

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Approval of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group II report on Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability in a virtual session (14-25 Feb).

Peer research conference announced with a call for submissions for conference focused on Youth in UK

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Join us at Hive, 23-24 March 2022, to share your work and discuss issues facing the sector. This is organized by the Young Foundation.

Workshop: Sport for Gender Equality (09 - 11 February 2022)

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Join GIZ S4D Learning Lab for a three-day workshop on how sport can be used to promote gender equality.

Marshall Impact Accelerator Making things people need

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The Marshall Impact Accelerator will provide a brand-new platform for the world’s most promising social ventures, scaling them to help us tackle global challenges in areas such as health, the environment, social inequality, public policy and developmental economics.

World Interfaith Harmony Week 1-7 February

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World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event observed during the first week of February, after General Assembly designation in 2010. The General Assembly pointed out that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue constitute important dimensions of a culture of peace and established World Interfaith Harmony Week as a way to promote harmony between all people regardless of their faith.

Universal Human Rights Index (UHRI)

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The UHRI allows you to explore over 170.000 observations and recommendations made by the international human rights protection system: Treaty Bodies-Universal Periodic Review-Special Procedures

For every dollar invested in assistive technology, there is a return of $9 ( by the International Disability Alliance, IDA)

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On 14th January, ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology, hosted "Mobilising for Assistive Technology - Towards the 2nd Global Disability Summit". In the event, the panellists highlighted how only 10% of people in need of an assistive device could access it.

FROM ACTION AID: Afghanistan humanitarian crisis: Governments must ensure aid reaches those most in need

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Sudipta Kumar, Country Director of ActionAid Afghanistan, says: “The situation is grave for communities in all provinces of Afghanistan. Freezing temperatures and heavy snowstorms are intensifying an already devastating humanitarian crisis, with more than half of all Afghans facing severe hunger and malnutrition"

Call for Papers: ICEGOV 2022, UN UNIVERSITY

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On 4–6 October 2022, the UNU Operating Unit on Policy-Driven Electronic Governance (UNU-EGOV) and the University of Minho will co-organise the 15th edition of the International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance in Guimarães, Portugal.

VSO Volunteer Impact Awards, The unsung heroes of 2021

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In the first week of December 2021, VSO awarded some amazing examples of champions of volunteerism, citizens impacting and creating positive change through volunteerism.

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